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Ricotta Meatballs

Deliciously tender meatballs made with ricotta cheese, perfect for pasta or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Base
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese drained
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably Italian
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Meatballs
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add marinara sauce and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Serve the meatballs over pasta or on their own, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for easy meal prep.

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