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Ricotta Meatballs

Delightful fusion of creamy ricotta cheese and flavorful herbs, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 89
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup olive oil divided
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large Egg whisked
  • 0.5 cup half and half can sub cream
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 0.33 cup parsley roughly chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 lb ground chuck 80% lean
  • 0.5 lb ground beef or ground sausage or veal

Method
 

  1. Pour the marinara sauce into a large saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally.
  2. Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a skillet, add finely diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, whisked egg, half and half, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, dried herbs, and sautéed onion-garlic mix. Fold in ground meats gently.
  4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Cook the meatballs by either simmering them in the marinara sauce for 30-40 minutes or baking them at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the sauce or oven, serve hot over pasta or in sub rolls, and garnish with parsley.
  7. Enjoy the Ricotta Meatballs with friends and family.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 6gFiber: 1g

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