Ricotta Meatballs

Ricotta Meatballs

These Ricotta Meatballs are easy to make on the stove top, bake in the oven, or cook in the Crock Pot! They are so flavorful and are perfect with pasta, in a sub, or with a side salad!

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. marinara sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil

    divided

  • 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: dried basil

    oregano, parsley, minced garlic

  • 1 yellow onion

    finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 Egg

    whisked

  • ½ cup half and half

    can sub cream

  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup roughly chopped parsley

    plus more to garnish

  • 1 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning

    mustard powder, salt

  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 lb. ground chuck

    80% lean

  • ½ lb. ground pork

    or ground sausage or veal

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the Herb Ricotta mixture and set aside.

Ricotta Meatballs

Ricotta Meatballs

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About this Recipe

Looking for the ultimate homemade meatball that's juicy, rich, and incredibly easy to prepare? These Ricotta Meatballs are your answer, offering restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen, perfect for any occasion.

What truly sets these meatballs apart is the Ricotta cheese, which ensures every bite is exceptionally tender and moist, preventing the dry texture common in other recipes. Coupled with a strategic blend of ground chuck and ground pork, you get an unparalleled depth of savory flavor. The convenience of cooking them on the stove top, in the oven, or even in a Crock Pot makes this recipe incredibly flexible for your schedule.

Prepare for wonderfully tender, incredibly flavorful meatballs bathed in a rich marinara sauce. Each meatball is subtly herbaceous from a blend of dried basil, oregano, and fresh parsley, complemented by the savory depth of Parmesan cheese and a hint of mustard powder. You'll find them satisfyingly hearty, yet surprisingly light in texture, creating a truly comforting experience that feels both gourmet and approachable.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. You can easily swap the ground pork for ground sausage or veal to tweak the flavor profile, or use heavy cream instead of half and half for an even richer texture. The versatility extends to cooking methods—choose between the stove top for quick simmering, the oven for hands-off cooking, or the Crock Pot for a slow-cooked, deeply flavored result.

These hearty Ricotta Meatballs are a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner over pasta, stuffed into a satisfying sub sandwich, or served alongside a fresh side salad for a lighter meal. Garnish with a bit of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.

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