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Savory Ricotta Meatballs: A Delicious Recipe You’ll Love!

Savory Ricotta Meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish made with a blend of ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
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
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • Olive oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over them.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
  • Add chopped spinach or grated zucchini to the meatball mixture for extra veggies.

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