Ricotta Meatballs
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How to make the juiciest, tender, flavorful Ricotta meatballs made with ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. These Ricotta Parmesan Meatballs will be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta)
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or panko bread crumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- olive oil
- 28 to 32 ounce marinara sauce (I suggest Rao's or Carbone's)
Topping Ideas:
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Basil, Whipped Ricotta, Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Roll into 14-20 meatballs, depending on what size you would like to make them. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet or dutch oven, to prevent the meatballs from sticking. Place meatballs in the pan
- For 1½-inch meatballs, bake 15–20 minutes. For larger 2-inch meatballs, bake 20–25 minutes. Meatballs are done when they are lightly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Carefully drain any grease or blot with a paper towel to remove some of the grease from the pan.
- Add marinara sauce into the pan with the meatballs and carefully stir to coat the meatballs (or spoon sauce on top). Bake for about 5 minutes longer or until the sauce is warmed and the meatballs are cooked through
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil ribbons. May top with whipped ricotta as well for extra creaminess.
Notes
- I suggest using 80-85% lean ground beef. 93% lean can be used but will result in a drier, tougher meatball.
- Serving Suggestions:
- Pasta: Classic spaghetti, penne, or your favorite type of pasta with a side of extra marinara sauce.
- Zucchini Noodles aka Zoodles or Spaghetti Squash: This is a delicious lower-carb option.
- Meatball Subs: Tuck into crusty rolls with melted mozzarella. Here's my popular recipe for homemade Meatball Subs.
- Polenta: Creamy polenta with parmesan cheese topped with meatballs is comfort on a plate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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