Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs and Pasta

Jumbo all beef meatball stuffed with ricotta cheese blend on a bed of pasta marinara garnished with fresh basil and shredded parmesan.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min

RECIPE
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Servings:

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

1 pound spaghetti cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoon basil leaves, chiffonade
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 cup spaghetti sauce with tomato bits

Allergens:

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Nutritional Information

Directions:

For Service: In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and parsley. In another bowl, combine ground beef,1tablespoon basil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, ketchup and bread crumbs. Mix well. Form 2-1/4 cup beef patties. Place ricotta mixture in center of one of the patties. Place patty on top and gently form into a meatball. Make a total of 4 meatballs. Place meatballs on sheet tray. Preheat oven to 350 degree F . Bake meatballs for 20 minutes. Heat spaghetti sauce, take 1 cup and mix with pasta. Place spaghetti with sauce in a bowl. Place stuffed meatball on top of pasta. Ladle spaghetti sauce over meatball. Garnish with 1 tablespoon basil and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.