italian meatballs

(1 RATING)
2 Pinches
Fairfax, VA
Updated on Aug 11, 2016

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!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 - eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup italian flavored bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan or peccarino cheese
  • 3 tablespoons oregano or italian seasoning to taste. i usually add about 3 tablespoons.

How To Make italian meatballs

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

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Saute

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