5 from 60 votes
Ricotta Meatballs
Ricotta Meatballs combine ground pork with ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, and parsley to create tender, rich meatballs. These are baked until golden and served with a simple tomato sauce made from sautéed garlic and San Marzano tomatoes, seasoned with salt and black pepper. The dish pairs well with pasta and freshly grated cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
433 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic peeled and end removed, cloves
- 28 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes crushed or pureed
- salt
- black pepper
For The Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fine grated, Parmiggiano spelling variant
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- Worcestershire sauce Dash (optional)
- salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparing The Tomato Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, add the olive oil and the garlic. As soon as the garlic is golden, remove and discard.
- Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook over medium low heat for about 25-30 minutes.
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Preparing The Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Mix all the ingredients by hand or in the KitchenAid mixer with the paddle. Roll out 12 meatballs.
- Place them on greased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or golden brown.
- Can be served alongside any pasta of choice. Cook pasta according to manufacturer directions. Mix the meatballs with the tomato sauce and pasta. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmiggiano cheese over it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
378mg
(8%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.