Cottage Cheese Meatball Marinara Recipe

Name: Cottage Cheese Meatball Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Nordica 2% Cottage Cheese; 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Ivanhoe Parmesan Cheese, or as needed; 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound extra lean ground beef; 1 mild Italian pork sausage, casing removed; 3 cups passata or pureed, strained tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated onion; Pinch hot pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup Nordica 2% Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Ivanhoe Parmesan Cheese, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 mild Italian pork sausage, casing removed
3 cups passata or pureed, strained tomatoes
1/2 cup grated onion
Pinch hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Stir the cottage cheese with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic, eggs and half each of the salt and pepper until well combined. Crumble in the ground beef and sausage meat; gently mix until well combined.
2
Shape the mixture into 24 equal-sized meatballs; arrange, in a single layer, in a 9 x 13-inch (3 L) baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
3
Meanwhile, stir the passata with the grated onion, hot pepper flakes, remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture evenly over the meatballs and cook for 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened; gently stir in basil. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese to taste. Serve meatballs over hot cooked pasta or rice.

660

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Nordica 2% Cottage Cheese, 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Ivanhoe Parmesan Cheese, or as needed, 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided, and more.

Yes, Cottage Cheese Meatball Marinara falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cottage Cheese Meatball Marinara

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