italian meatballs

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marianne Sanders
Fairfax, VA

These meatballs are fabulous. The ricotta cheese adds flavor and keeps them from being dry, as well as acting as a binder along with the egg. I have been working on meatballs for years trying to get a good one and I read about adding the ricotta cheese - it really is fantastic. Serve with your favorite sauce and over pasta. Add a salad and some garlic bread and you have a GREAT spaghetti dinner!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -5
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For italian meatballs

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 2
    eggs
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1/4 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c
    italian flavored bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan or peccarino cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    oregano or italian seasoning to taste. i usually add about 3 tablespoons.

How To Make italian meatballs

  • 1
    Grate garlic cloves
  • 2
    lightly beat the eggs until yolk and white are blended
  • 3
    Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly, adding italian seasoning or oregano to taste.
  • 4
    Form the meatballs - should make about 20 meatballs, and fry in olive oil.

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