Description
Comfort food that feels fancy, combining ricotta and ground meat for tender meatballs with a caramelized crust.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or 50/50 beef and pork)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp oil (for searing)
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Combine ground meat, ricotta, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl, mixing gently.
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and chill for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomato sauce, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Chill formed meatballs to reduce breakage during cooking. Use whole-milk ricotta for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mix, form, sear, and simmer
- Cuisine: Italian