Polpette di ricotta su piatto rosa

Meatballs with ricotta

Difficulty Easy
Preparation Time 25 min

Description

Ricotta meatballs are an extremely versatile dish. Ideal for any occasion, whether served as a finger food during an aperitif with friends or as an appetizer or main course for a casual dinner at home. The ingredients are few and easy to find , and they’re quick to prepare, resulting in a dish that will delight you and your guests. You can experiment by adding herbs and spices to taste, and accompany them with a variety of sauces.


Ingredients

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Servings
  • Arborea Ricotta 250 g
  • Grated Gran Campidano Arborea 40 g
  • Eggs 1
  • Garlic Cloves 1
  • Parsley sprigs 1
  • Extra virgin olive oil q.b.
  • Salt q.b.
  • Pepper q.b.

Instructions

  • 1 To make the goat ricotta meatballs, first mince the parsley and garlic; in a bowl, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, the ricotta (drained for a couple of hours), the mince, and a whole egg. Season with salt and pepper and begin working the mixture by hand.
  • 2 Add the grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs to your dough and mix until the mixture is smooth and compact. Then, shape it into a loaf and begin to break off small pieces of dough with your fingers and work them with the palms of your hands, forming small circular meatballs.
  • 3 Now, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can fry them by heating some seed oil in a nonstick pan. Once ready, season with salt, arrange them on a plate, and enjoy!

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