Meatballs & Ricotta recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Meatballs & Ricotta Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

House-made beef & pork meatballs, ricotta, garlic crostini.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs & Ricotta Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and browned.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Crostini

    While the meatballs are baking, brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve hot with the toasted garlic crostini on the side.

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