Ricotta Meatballs with The Crispy Topping

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These Ricotta Meatballs are an easy and delicious family favorite! Tender, juicy homemade meatballs with a jar of good marinara and a crispy topping to finish it all off.

Nutrition

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix all meatball ingredients together.

2. 2

   Roll mixture into 20-24 small meatballs. Drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of a shallow Dutch oven or oven-safe pan to prevent sticking. Put the meatballs in the pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 20-25 minutes on a middle oven rack. Gently loosen them from the bottom of the pan with a spatula; they should have some nice browning.

4. 4

   Add the tomato sauce directly to the pan with the meatballs and stir to get them all coated.

5. 5

   Mix the 1/4 cup panko, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of the meatballs and sauce.

6. 6

   Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm the sauce. Turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes to get the crispies nice and golden.