Ricotta meatballs with tomato sauce
These light and fluffy ricotta meatballs are made with a blend of ricotta cheese, ground beef, and Italian herbs. Served simmered in a homemade tomato sauce for a delicious and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Top with scoops of ricotta cheese. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta or on their own. Garnish with fresh basil.
Estimated Total Time
50 minutes