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Ricotta Meatballs

Course Entree
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound 98% Lean Ground Beef you can also use ground turkey
  • 2/3 Cup Low-Fat Ricotta
  • 1 Small Shallot minced
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • 2 Garlic Cloves grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Pinch of Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
  • Olive Oil for the pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix together the ingredients until they are evenly combined. Be sure not to over mix.
  3. Drizzle a few tablespoons of olive oil into the bottom of a large oven-safe baking dish.
  4. Take a large pinch of the meat mixture and form it into a 1 to 2 inch ball. Place the meatballs in the baking dish. Continue that process until all the meatballs are formed.
  5. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes until browned on top.
  6. Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta and sauce. Meatballs will last stored in the refrigerator wrapped in foil for three days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or in some sauce on the stovetop.