Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 cup ricotta cheese made with whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and warm through.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce. Gently stir to coat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with sauce.