Meatball Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with this irresistible Meatball Pizza! Combining the hearty flavors of homemade, perfectly seasoned meatballs with the cheesy, saucy goodness of a classic pizza, this recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience. A golden, crispy crust serves as the base for tangy tomato pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and tender meatballs cooked to perfection. Infused with Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, these meatballs bring an Italian-inspired twist to every slice. Finished with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil leaves, this rich, savory pizza is perfect for sharing with family or friends. With a quick prep and bake time, you’ll have a delicious, restaurant-quality dish ready in just under an hour. Whether for a casual dinner or a celebratory feast, this Meatball Pizza is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball pizza dough
• 250 grams ground beef
• 50 grams breadcrumbs
• 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 200 milliliters tomato pizza sauce
• 150 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 5 leaves basil leaves, fresh

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and beaten egg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 12-15 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook them until they are browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked as they will finish in the oven.

Step 5

Roll out the pizza dough on a sheet of parchment paper to your desired thickness and size to fit the hot baking sheet or pizza stone.

Step 6

Spread the tomato pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving an edge for the crust.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 8

Arrange the cooked meatballs evenly on the pizza. Follow with the remaining mozzarella cheese, ensuring the meatballs are well-covered.

Step 9

Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes over the top for added flavor.

Step 10

Transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) to the heated baking sheet or stone in the oven.

Step 11

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.

Step 13

Slice the pizza and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade meatball pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	926.2 grams (926.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2005

Total Fat 114.50g	147%
Saturated Fat 47.60g	238%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 544mg	181%
Sodium 6532mg	284%
Total Carbohydrate 133.70g	49%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 19.80g
Protein 113.30g	227%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1607mg	124%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1720mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 26.5%