This has become one of my "go to" recipes when making dinner for friends in need of a hot meal (sick, new mother, etc.). It is easily delivered with a box of pasta and jarred spaghetti sauce (if you don't have time for homeade) in a bag or basket. I usually make it without the bacon and add extra cheese and parsley. I've also made it with the bacon, but I find it cooks up a bit too greasy, despite the delicious flavor the bacon adds. Definitely recommend!

1 tablespoon I meant.

1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs? Don't you mean 1 cup?

Very tasty and quick enough to throw under the broiler for weeknight spaghetti

This recipe was absolutely delicious and I am grateful for it; my picky husband, AND my picky son both loved these!!! Very easy to make and freeze. Served with linguini and a plain spaghetti sauce and it was a hit!

The prep method worked out perfectly, but the flavor of the meatballs was disappointing. We had them in spaghetti with a tomato sauce, and they were bland at best. I will try the freezing approach again, but make the meatballs differently (without the bacon and with the addition of the spices I would ordinary put in meatballs). Overall this recipe is a dud, unfortunately. I'm going to come off sounding like a snot, but I can't imagine how these are the best meatballs anyone has eaten.

Yes, raw bacon. I made them ahead and a double batch. They are great for a quick meal!

Any recipes for meatless meatballs?

Delicious in spaghetti and soups. I make a double batch and keep them in the freezer, a dozen per bag.

so you add raw bacon to the meat mixture?