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Ricotta Meatballs with Marinara Sauce made easy today!

Delicious ricotta meatballs served with a rich marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the marinara sauce. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball with sauceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Add chopped spinach or finely grated zucchini to the meatball mixture for extra vegetables and moisture.

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