Ricotta Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

 

Creamy Ricotta Meatballs: A Savory Delight!

Combine the richness of homemade meatballs with our creamy BUF Ricotta. Whether served as a comforting family dinner or as an appetizer at your next gathering, these savory meatballs will undoubtedly be the star of the table.

Ingredients

Directions

1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large egg
1/2 cup BUF Ricotta
1/4 cup BUF Ricotta for topping
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 yellow onion - diced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Your favorite marinara

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix together breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, and Italian seasoning.

  2. Add milk and BUF Ricotta Cheese.

  3. Add onion, ground beef, and pork. Mix well.

  4. Form 12 equally sized meatballs (about 21/4 inches in diameter), and arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet.

  5. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

  6. Place cooked meatballs in a baking dish. Cover with marinara sauce, and top with 1/4 cup BUF Ricotta. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

  7. Garnish with fresh basil.

Leftover meatballs freeze well; simply reheat in the oven at 375 degrees until warmed through (about 20 minutes).

 
 
Kristina Chung