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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Sear Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing them until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Transfer the seared meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your meatballs with additional marinara sauce if desired!
