Description
Ricotta meatballs are more tender than your average meatball recipe, so definitely brown them before simmering them in the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Directions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly combine first 11 ingredients. Shape into 1-1/2 in. balls.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Pour marinara over meatballs; simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is bubbly, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
