Description
Savory and tender ricotta meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Meat (beef and pork or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Italian-style or gluten-free)
- 1 Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Marinara Sauce (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground meat, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients until just combined.
- Shape Meatballs: Scoop out a small amount of mixture and roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball.
- Sear (optional): Quickly sear the meatballs in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on each side.
- Add to Crock Pot: Carefully transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker and pour marinara sauce over the top.
- Cook Slow and Low: Set your crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve with Love: Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully and can be baked in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes if you don’t have a crockpot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg