Ricotta Meatballs
These fluffy and flavorful ricotta meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.45 pound lean ground beef
- 0.45 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get about 16-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, working in batches if necessary. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once browned, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite marinara sauce, or as is.
Notes
These meatballs are also great in pasta dishes or subs. They freeze well, so you can make a large batch and save some for later.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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