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Ricotta Meatballs

Soft, creamy, and flavorful ricotta meatballs 🍝🧀—perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as party appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or beef/pork mix
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups marinara sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spoon or hands
  • Skillet or saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Form mixture into 1.5–2 inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Simmer baked meatballs in marinara sauce for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, in sandwiches, or as appetizers.

Notes

Meatballs can be frozen after baking; reheat in sauce before serving.