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dinnerRicotta Meatballs with the Crispy Topping
| Published on November 13, 2024
These Ricotta Meatballs are an easy and delicious family favorite! Tender, juicy homemade meatballs with a jar of good marinara and a crispy topping to finish it all off.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4–5 servings
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Combine the meatball mixture.
Everything all in one bowl! No cutting board required.
Roll into Meatballs.
Place them in an oiled pan to prevent sticking – I love this one from Lodge, but any oven-safe pan will work! (affiliate link)
Bake the Meatballs.
400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, to golden, juicy perfection.
Add Sauce.
I just add a jar of sauce directly to the pan.
Add the crispy topping.
Optional but fun! Gives the whole thing a little texture and bling. Broil for a few minutes to get it crispy!
You’re done! Yum!
Get into that skillet of goodness.
Ingredients
crispy topping & extras
- chopped parsley
- 1 jar tomato sauce (like a marinara or pasta sauce I like a lot of sauce so I typically use a 2832 ounce jar)
- 1/4 cup panko
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
ricotta meatballs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lb. ground turkey (I used 93/7 ground turkey ground chicken also works, as does just about any other type of ground meat that you like!)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix all meatball ingredients together.
Step 2
Meatballs: Roll mixture into 20-24 small meatballs. Drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of a shallow Dutch oven or oven-safe pan to prevent sticking. Put the meatballs in the pan.
Step 3
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes on a middle oven rack. Gently loosen them from the bottom of the pan with a spatula; they should have some nice browning.
Step 4
Sauce: Add the tomato sauce directly to the pan with the meatballs and stir to get them all coated.
Step 5
Optional Topping: Mix the 1/4 cup panko, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of the meatballs and sauce.
Step 6
Final Bake: Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm the sauce. Turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes to get the crispies nice and golden (just watch it so it doesn’t burn).
Step 7
You’re Done! Get into this! SO good served with a green salad and garlic bread for dunking into the sauce!
Editor's Note:
The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be fully cooked. If you’re baking in a deeper pot than what is shown here, like a full-size Dutch oven with higher sides, you may need to increase the baking time or put the lid on to make sure the meatballs get cooked (that is according to commenters here who used a different type of pan – thank you for sharing)!
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
388
Calories
18g
Fat
25g
Carbs
30g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 5
Calories: 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat: 18g
23.1%
Saturated Fat: 6g
30.0%
Cholesterol: 87mg
29.0%
Sodium: 1535mg
66.7%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
9.1%
Dietary Fiber: 4g
14.3%
Total Sugars: 9g
18.0%
Protein: 30g
60.0%
Vitamin C: 7mg
7.8%
Calcium: 0mg
0.0%
Iron: 3mg
16.7%
Potassium : 803mg
17.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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