Ricotta Balls
Ricotta Balls
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- Pasta for serving
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Scoop dough in meatball-sized portions and roll into a ball. Place on a plate or cutting board until ready to cook.
- In a large skillet over medium-low, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add marinara sauce and cook until simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and add ricotta balls. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip for and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.