Jul 14 2026

Meatballs Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

made from scratch with beef, pork, & veal. marinara. garlic ricotta. lots of parm. basil.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Garlic Ricotta

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Add Tomatoes

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 8

    Simmer Sauce

    Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Garlic Ricotta Preparation

  1. 9

    Mix Ricotta

    In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Combine Meatballs and Sauce

    Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce and stir gently to coat.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the meatballs topped with garlic ricotta and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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