Ricotta Meatballs
Cuisine: Meatballs
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Serves: 6-8 servings
 
These ricotta meatballs are a perfect take on classic meatballs and marinara.
Ingredients
Ricotta Meatballs
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. oregano
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz. jar of your favorite pasta sauce
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • Fresh parmesan for topping
  • Fresh basil for topping
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, ground beef, breadcrumbs, ricotta, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix to combine.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Spray your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Form the mixture into meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
  4. While the meatballs are cooking, mix your sauce ingredients together in a bowl: pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, salt, and oregano.
  5. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently mix to combine. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to heat the sauce through completely.
  6. Top with lots of fresh parmesan and basil. Serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or in a meatball sub.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/ricotta-meatballs/