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Ricotta Meatballs

Ricotta meatballs swimming in a classic arrabbiata sauce made with the finest San Marzano tomatoes and a sprinkle of fontina cheese melted under the broiler.


Ricotta Meatballs
source Ciao Florentina
categories italian, main dish
yield 12 meatballs
prep time 25 mins
total time 40 mins

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb ground chuck (organic grass fed)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp Sicilian oregano dry or fresh
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 3 tbsp grated onion
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 egg Lrg
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs plain gluten free
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 batch Arrabiata sauce (see recipe)
  • [Optional]
  • 1/3 lb Fontina cheese shredded, to top meatballs

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Prepare the arrabiata sauce in advance according to the recipe.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chuck, ricotta cheese, oregano, parsley, sea salt, garlic, onion, baking soda, bread crumbs and egg. Use your hand and mix well until everything is combined.
  • 3. Pour a little olive oil in the palm of your hands and form 12 meatballs, the size of golf balls.
  • 4. Meanwhile bring the arrabiata sauce to a simmer and drop the meatballs in the simmering sauce. Cover with a tight lid and cook on low flame for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 5. 1 batch Arrabiata sauce (see recipe)
  • 6. Remove the lid and sprinkle the meatballs over the top with the fontina cheese.
  • [Broiler Method]
  • 7. Preheat your broiler and broil the meatball bake for a few minutes until the cheese has melted. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve on top of mashed potatoes.
  • [Oven Method]
  • 8. Preheat your oven to 350"F.
  • 9. Follow all the above steps and after you sprinkle the meatballs with the cheese you loosely cover the pan with some aluminum foil. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.

    • NOTES
    Make Ahead + Storage - You can prepare everything the day before and refrigerate in the sauce. Reheat on the stovetop, sprinkle with cheese and broil just before serving. The meatballs can also be frozen in airtight lidded containers up to 4 months. Thaw out in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop, oven or microwave. Oven Method - If you don't have a broiler, simply heat up your oven to 350"F. Loosely cover the ricotta meatballs and sauce with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese has melted. Nutrition Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 997mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 3mg

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