How To Make Chef John’s Ricotta Meatballs
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over them.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or with pasta.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 110mg
- Sodium : 670mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 3g
- Protein : 27g
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