you might skip all the mixing and shaping.

Theres the unpacking, settling in, and catching up on chores.

Twenty minutes later, we all sat down to a simple yet delicious meal.

Outside view of a Trader Joe’s store

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Its so easy to use them in a family-friendly meal like spaghetti and meatballs or meatball subs.

And these genuinely won me over.

They’re quite large, with 12 generously sized meatballs in a 20.4-ounce package.

A package of Trader Joe’s meatballs on an illustrated background

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The texture is tender, if somewhat dense, and they don’t fall apart while cooking.

They have a rich, hearty flavor that tastes surprisingly homemade.

The price point is reasonable, too.

My family loves meatball subs, and these would make an Italian hoagie much more accessible.

Trader Joe’s, you’ve done it again!

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