Ricotta Meatballs
Delightfully tender meatballs infused with ricotta cheese, perfect for a cozy meal or a lively gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Cooked pasta or toasted rolls for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine ricotta cheese, ground beef, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Simmer in marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or in rolls and enjoy.
Notes
Make-ahead option available; refrigerate or freeze for later use. Customize by adding fresh herbs or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ricotta meatballs, Italian meatballs, comfort food
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