Description
Tender, juicy meatballs made with ricotta and ground beef, perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Heat the sugar-free marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Once meatballs are done, transfer them to the sauce and serve hot.
Notes
For best texture, use whole-milk ricotta and avoid overmixing. Let meatballs rest after baking to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 1125mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg