Description
These Savory Skillet Ricotta Meatballs are soft, tangy, and browned on the outside for maximum comfort-food appeal. Tender, moist, and juicy, they are quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or 50/50 beef–pork blend)
- 1/2 cup ricotta (drained)
- 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups simple tomato sauce
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper gently until combined.
- Form into 1 1/4-inch balls and chill for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Pour in tomato sauce, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F for beef/pork, 165°F for poultry).
Notes
Drain excess moisture from ricotta to prevent a gluey mix. Sear in batches for even browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg