Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
- 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves, shredded
- 3–4 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix ground beef, egg, 3/4 cup ricotta, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Form 2–3″ meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to a baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Nestle baked meatballs into the sauce, spoon some sauce over them, sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan, and dollop remaining ricotta (~1/2 cup) between meatballs.
- Bake an additional 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with shredded basil and serve.
Notes
- Optional: Add extra ricotta or Parmesan for a creamier, cheesier finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 meatballs