Ricotta Meatballs
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Ricotta Meatballs
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Craving a juicy meatball? Ricotta may just be the missing link to make a delicious dish that you'll want again and again!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 cup ricotta cheese made with whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and warm through.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce. Gently stir to coat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
1511mg
(63%)
Potassium
956mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1497IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1511mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1497IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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