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Delicious Baked Ricotta Meatballs Recipe | Easy & Healthy Dinner Idea

Delicious Baked Ricotta Meatballs Recipe

These Delicious Baked Ricotta Meatballs are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Made with ricotta cheese for extra softness, they are baked to perfection and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or on their own.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:

400 g ground beef or turkey

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

Marinara sauce

Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.

2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Form mixture into small meatballs.

4. Place on baking tray evenly spaced.

5. Bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.

6. Serve with marinara sauce or over pasta.

7. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix to keep meatballs tender.

Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.

Great for meal prep up to 3 days.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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