Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs
Ingredients
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½ onion, minced
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef
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1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
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¼ cup packed chopped Italian parsley
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
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1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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1 cup water
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the onion-garlic mixture to a large bowl.
Mix together ground beef, ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper with the onion mixture until nearly combined. Then, stir in the breadcrumbs and continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
Form about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a 1-inch ball for each meatball. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet used for the onions. Heat the skillet over medium and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes. Use a crumpled paper towel with tongs to blot excess grease from the skillet.
Add marinara sauce and water over the meatballs in the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are fully cooked and no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes.
*Sherri*
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 331 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 331 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 865mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 16g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 109mg | 8% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 503mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5