Jo Cooks · by Joanna Cismaru★ 5.0 (7)
Ricotta Meatballs
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 34%·PRO 74%
CARBS 31G18% OF CAL
4G FIBER16G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G61% OF CAL
19G SAT27G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Soft, flavorful meatballs made with beef, sausage, and ricotta, simmered in marinara with cream. Tender and light without being plain.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped, or grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs (plain)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 34%·PRO 74%
CARBS 31G18% OF CAL
4G FIBER16G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G61% OF CAL
19G SAT27G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 1107mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1099mg
- Calcium
- 262mg
- Iron
- 7mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1107MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.