Description
This delicious savory ricotta meatballs delight is a fantastic dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz. marinara sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 lb. ground chuck
- ½ lb. ground beef
Instructions
- Combine the Herb Ricotta mixture and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet and add the finely diced onion. Soften for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, half and half, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, and ¾ cup of the herb Ricotta mixture. Add the cooled onions/garlic.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper, add it to the large bowl and gently mix it with your hands until well-combined.
- Roll into 1 ½-inch meatballs and transfer them to the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use enough oil to cover the meatballs almost halfway.
- Brown the meatballs in batches, leave plenty of room around each so that you can easily rotate them without having to pick them up to flip them. Brown for about 1 ½ minutes per side. Use kitchen tongs to remove and set aside.
- Remove excess oil from the skillet and add 32 oz. of marinara sauce. Add about ¼+ cup water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the sauce on top. Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat, partially covered.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Allow meatballs to rest in the fridge for better texture.
- Adjust sauce consistency based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ricotta Meatballs, Comfort Food, Italian Meatballs