For an extra depth of flavor, consider browning the meatballs in a mixture of olive oil and butter. Don't overmix the meatball mixture! Overmixing can result in tough meatballs. Mix until just combined. Serve these ricotta meatballs with your favorite pasta, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese.
Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS1.3K
These are not your average meatballs! Infused with creamy ricotta, they boast an unbelievably tender texture and a burst of savory flavor. Paired with your favorite pasta and sauce, they transform into a comforting and unforgettable meal. Get ready for meatball perfection!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol75 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium865 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Sauté the minced onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (approximately 5 minutes). Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Turn off the heat and transfer the onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.
02 Step
Recipe View In the mixing bowl with the onion mixture, add the ground beef, ricotta cheese, chopped Italian parsley, beaten egg, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Gently mix until almost combined. Incorporate the dry bread crumbs and continue to mix until thoroughly blended.
03 Step
Recipe View Roll approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into a 1-inch ball for each meatball. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the same skillet used earlier. Place the skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides in the hot oil (approximately 5 minutes). Use a crumpled paper towel held with tongs to remove excess grease from the skillet.
04 Step
Recipe View Pour the marinara sauce and water over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Stir gently to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center (approximately 30 minutes).
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Rosalind Senger
Mar 19, 2024The recipe was easy to follow, and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Johnathan Schiller
Nov 6, 2023These meatballs were amazing! The ricotta made them so tender and juicy. My family loved them!
Drew Zboncak
Aug 16, 2023I've made these meatballs several times, and they're always a hit. I like to add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.