Meatball marinara, anyone?

Love meatballs? Try these.

Swaps for: Beef and pork meatballs

Pasta, subs, Swedish-style with gravy — plant-based meatballs slot straight into all of them.

Frozen bags are handy for weeknights, while chilled options such as Beyond Meatballs are designed for a browned outside and a juicy middle.

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Vegan meatballs on hummus and pasta with spinach on a wooden board
Vegan meatballs with hummus, pasta and spinach. Photo: Nitsan Simantov, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cook it like you mean it

  1. Brown the meatballs first, then add them to sauce so they keep their shape.
  2. Stir gently — plant-based meatballs can break up if bashed about.
  3. Oven-baking from frozen is often the least fuss; check the pack.

Pack instructions always win — times vary between products. More in our cooking guide.

Vegan meatballs to buy

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Beyond Meat

Beyond Meatballs

Italian-style pea-protein meatballs for spaghetti, subs and traybakes.

Found at: Sainsbury's · Waitrose · Ocado

Vegan status and stockists checked on brand and supermarket websites, September 2026. Always check the pack.

Cook something with it

Recipe · Meatballs

Vegan Meatball Marinara Sub

Saucy 'meatballs', melted cheese and garlic-buttered rolls. Napkins essential.

35 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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