# Meatball Menu Additions Papa Murphy's Debuts the 'Meatballs & Marinara' Menu Item at its Stores By Kanesa D | Published 2022-12-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatballs-and-marinara References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/papa-murphys-introduces-new-meatballs-marinara/) & [papamurphys](https://papamurphys.ca/)  [Papa Murphy’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-murphys-take-n-bake-pizza) Take ‘n’ Bake [Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-pepperoni-magnifico-pizza) introduces the ‘Meatballs & Marinara,’ a new pasta item that joins the restaurant’s already established line of salads, bread, and dessert items. Each order of Meatballs & Marinara consists of ten thoroughly cooked and spiced Italian beef meatballs that are then topped with whole-milk mozzarella cheese and smothered in marinara sauce. The new ‘Meatballs & Marinara’ meal is available online and in-store for $12.99 USD and is available for pickup or delivery at participating locations worldwide. Depending on where you reside, prices may vary. Papa Murphy’s recently unveiled the ‘Triple Pepp Pizza’ and a line of [new dipping sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-dippa) this past summer. The brand continues to expand its menu offerings to include takeout staples crafted with high-quality ingredients. Image Credit: Papa Murphy's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Meatball Menu Additions:** Fast food franchises and Italian restaurants will likely add more meatball menu items to their lineups - **Takeout Staples Crafted with High-quality Ingredients:** More fast food franchises will expand their menu offerings to include high-quality, restaurant-quality takeout options - **Innovative Pasta Dishes:** Restaurants will continue to create new and innovative pasta dishes featuring classic Italian meatballs as the centerpiece ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Franchises:** Fast food franchises can create meatball menu items as an added takeout staple with high-quality ingredients - **Italian Restaurants:** Traditional Italian restaurants can explore creating new and innovative pasta dishes featuring classic Italian meatballs as the centerpiece - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can expand their offerings by partnering with fast food franchises and Italian restaurants that offer meatball menu items ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Meatball Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatball-pizzas.md) - [Spicy Pizzeria Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-fired-meatballs.md) - [Garlicky Folded Pizza Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-calzones.md) - [Value-Minded Take-and-Bake Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-value-menu.md) - [Seasonal Dipping Sauce Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dipping-sauces.md) - [Oven-Baked Pizza Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-bowls.md) - [Abundant Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-pepp.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-and-meatballs-pizza.md) - [Pull-Apart Garlic Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-monkey-bread.md)