Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Easy Family Favorite Ricotta Meatballs! These tender meatballs, bursting with ricotta and fresh herbs, create a memorable dining experience that will bring your family together. Perfect for pasta night or as a savory snack, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy them baked to perfection and coated in your favorite marinara sauce for an irresistible meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.
- Form uniform meatballs about the size of golf balls using your hands or an ice cream scoop. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat each meatball in marinara sauce before serving over spaghetti or in fresh bread rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg