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Best Ricotta Meatballs

Best Ricotta Meatballs

Get ready to impress with these homemade meatballs that bring comfort food to a whole new level.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until golden and browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Simmer in Sauce: In a separate saucepan, warm the marinara sauce over medium heat. Add the browned meatballs to the sauce, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Serve the meatballs with some of the marinara sauce, sprinkled with extra Parmesan and a bit of chopped parsley.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes