Ricotta Meatballs
If you’re craving a comforting and satisfying meal, these Ricotta Meatballs are the perfect solution! They beautifully blend creamy ricotta cheese with hearty ground beef, resulting in a flavor-packed dish that everyone will enjoy. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners, these versatile meatballs can be served over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or alongside a fresh salad. Easy to make and filled with Italian flavors, they are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- ½ cup olive oil (divided)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon each: dried basil, oregano, parsley
- 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg (whisked)
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground chuck (80% lean)
- ½ lb ground beef
Instructions
- Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, minced garlic, herbs, whisked egg, half and half, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, ground chuck, ground beef, and seasonings until well combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) using hands or a cookie scoop.
- Cook meatballs by baking at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or simmering them gently in marinara sauce on the stovetop until cooked through.
- Serve over pasta or in subs with chopped parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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