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July 29, 2014

Italian Meatballs with Ricotta and Basil

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Level: Easy

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Description

These easy meatballs are full of fresh basil, ricotta and a mixture of Italian sausage and lean ground beef! They make great freezer meals! Prep ahead of time for an effortless dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
  • ½ cups Ricotta Cheese
  • ¼ cups Freshly Chopped Basil
  • 1 whole Egg Beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
  • ½ cups Ricotta Cheese
  • ¼ cups Freshly Chopped Basil
  • 1 whole Egg Beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 F.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. This is easiest with a stand mixer, but will also work well if you use your hands.

Roll mixture into small tablespoon sized balls and place on a large greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned.

This makes approximately 60 small meatballs. The baked meatballs can be stored in the freezer then reheated in some pasta sauce, on top of pizzas, etc.

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