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Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs

By Chef John • Italian Recipes • Cuisine?
4.59 Prep: 20m Cook: 40m
Ingredients:
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup packed chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025