Description
Ricotta Meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional meatballs, featuring creamy ricotta cheese and savory ground beef. These tender morsels are bursting with flavor and are perfect for serving over pasta or enjoying with marinara sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress with its rich taste and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil blend)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, egg, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes and dried herbs; simmer for about ten minutes.
- Once cooked, gently add the meatballs to the sauce for a few minutes to soak up flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg