Tender Ricotta Meatballs/Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Tender Ricotta Meatballs/Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 lb Meat. i use a mixture of veal, and lean ground beef; 1 cup ricotta; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup of tomatoe sauce of your choice; 1 salt & pepper to taste.; 1/2 large red or yellow onion, or one whole small onion; 2/3 cup tomatoe paste, use to spread on the outside halfway through cooking if making meatloaf only.; 1 large shredded or finely dice carrot; 8 8+ cloves of garlic, depends on your liking i usually do 10.

Servings: persons

2 tbsp Olive oil
2 lb Meat. i use a mixture of veal, and lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta
1/2 cup grated parmesan
4 eggs
1/2 cup of tomatoe sauce of your choice
1 salt & pepper to taste.
1/2 large red or yellow onion, or one whole small onion
2/3 cup tomatoe paste, use to spread on the outside halfway through cooking if making meatloaf only.
1 large shredded or finely dice carrot
8 8+ cloves of garlic, depends on your liking i usually do 10.

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Heat oil, sauteed garlic until golden, be sure not to burn.
3
Transfer to plate, and mash to render flavor while cooking.
4
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5
Add onion, Saute until clear.
6
Add carrots cook until soft
7
In a big mixing bowl combine meats with sauteed veggies, eggs, parsley, garlic, tomatoe sauce, cheeses, and season with salt & pepper don't overwork the meat, just mix until blended.
8
Shape into meatballs, or if making meatloaf, shape into a loaf.
9
If making meatballs, and sauce place in sauce upon simmering point.
10
To bake roll into meatballs, bake for 20-30 mins.
11
Test after 20 mins.
12
For meat loaf cook until internal temp is 160, usually takes an hour.
13
If you wish to use tomatoe paste on meatloaf, coat after 30 mins.

1277

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 lb Meat. i use a mixture of veal, and lean ground beef, 1 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, and more.

Yes, Tender Ricotta Meatballs/Meatloaf 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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Tender Ricotta Meatballs/Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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