Description
Juicy Ricotta Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, featuring creamy ricotta and savory ground beef for an unforgettable flavor experience. These tender meatballs are perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, ensuring every bite is moist and delicious. Serve them with marinara sauce over pasta or in a sub sandwich for a comforting meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ricotta cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve meatballs tossed in warm marinara sauce or on top with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg