Description
Easy Family Favorite Ricotta Meatballs are a delightful blend of tender ground beef and creamy ricotta, simmered in rich marinara sauce. This recipe evokes childhood memories of Sunday dinners filled with laughter and love. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, these meatballs are sure to impress even the pickiest eaters with their savory flavor and fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta cheese, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet; reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve on spaghetti or in sub rolls topped with mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg