Why Canned Meatballs Are One Of The Best Pantry Items To Always Have
BY JOHN TOLLEY
Home cooks who are balancing the demands of a busy schedule while maintaining the integrity of homemade meals need to start stocking their pantries with canned meatballs.
What sets these canned wonders apart is their minimal use of preservatives, ensuring a more natural and wholesome option compared to other convenience foods.
Use them in recipes where the flavor profile matches the characteristics of meatballs in tomato sauce. Toss them into a ragu or layer them between lasagna sheets with ricotta.
For a protein-packed and flavorful boost, you can also incorporate them into chili or stew, which almost always calls for tomato paste, canned tomatoes, or both.