The Best Way To Eat A Meatball Marinara Pie!
The ULTIMATE Guide To Eating A Meatball Marinara Pie🍝🥧
So, you’ve got your hands on the legend itself... the Meatball Marinara Pie!
A masterpiece of juicy meatballs, rich tomato sauce, oozy mozzarella, and buttery pastry! But before you dive in, let’s get serious for a sec…
How do you eat this bad boy for the ultimate experience? 🤔
Do you go full caveman and faceplant into it, or do you take a refined approach with sides and a fancy drink? We’ve got the answers! Let’s get into it. 👇
Hands, Fork, OR Face-First? The Biggest Debate...
🔹 With Your Hands 🙌 – The classic Chunk-approved method. Grab it, go full throttle, ignore the mess. That shortcrust pastry was made to be held. Ideal for eating on the go, in the car, or when you just don’t have the patience for cutlery!
🔹 With a Fork 🍴 – For those who like to take their time, savour the moment, and maybe avoid getting marinara sauce on their jeans. Perfect if you’ve plated it up with some banging sides (we’ll get to that).
🔹 Face-First 🤤 – No judgement here. We’ve all had those moments where a pie is just too good to resist. If you’ve got no witnesses, go wild.
Verdict? However you like! But if we had to pick... hands all the way!!
Proper Chunk style!
The BEST SIDES To Take It To The Next Level
Yes, the Meatball Marinara Pie is a unit on its own, but pair it right, and you’re in food heaven. Here’s what we recommend:
🥗 Garlic & Herb Roasted Greens – Balance out that rich, cheesy goodness with charred tender stem broccoli, roasted courgettes, or a herby rocket salad. Green = healthy, right?
🥔 Chunky Chips or Crispy Roasties – Because carbs on carbs just makes sense. Drench them in garlic butter or go for sweet potato fries for a cheeky twist.
🧄 Garlic Bread – A controversial one. Bread AND pastry? Yes. We say YES. Double the carbs, double the joy!
🧀 Mozzarella & Tomato Salad – Keeping it light and fresh with some creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil! Because if we’re going Italian, we might as well go all in. 🇮🇹
🥬 Pickled Red Onions & Slaw – That zingy crunch cuts through the richness of the pie beautifully. Perfect for picky eaters who like a bit of everything.
WHAT TO DRINK? BEST PIE PAIRINGS
A proper pie experience needs the right drink to go with it. Here’s what we’d recommend:
🍺 A Crisp Italian Lager (Peroni, Moretti, or Birra Baladin) – Refreshing, slightly malty, and cleanses the palate after every rich, cheesy bite. Perfect if you’re going for the classic ‘pie & pint’ moment.
🍷 A Juicy, Bold Red Wine (Chianti or Primitivo) – That rich tomato sauce? That oozing mozzarella? Pair it with a velvety Italian red, and suddenly, you’re dining in a fancy trattoria in Naples.
🥤 A Classic Cola or Root Beer – There’s something about that sweet, fizzy hit that just works with big, beefy, saucy flavours! You can’t go wrong.
🍋 Lemonade – If you’re skipping the booze, go for something citrusy to cut through the richness! 🍋
🚀 THE CHUNK RULES FOR MEATBALL PIE PERFECTION 🚀
✔ Always eat it HOT. That cheese needs to be melty and gooey for the full experience 🧀
✔ Don’t skimp on the sides. Even if it’s just a pint and some chips - it’s worth it!
✔ Napkins. Lots of napkins. This is not a first-date pie. Things WILL get messy!!
✔ Tag us when you try it! We want to see who eats it best, whether hands, fork, or face-first!! Tag us on your efforts on Instagram and Facebook 🤩
READY TO TRY IT?
You’ve got the guide - now it’s time to put it into action!! The Meatball Marinara Pie is launching soon, so get ready to experience pie perfection 🥧🔥
Go on - Take a Chunk!
