Description
Low Carb Ricotta Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, combining creamy ricotta cheese with lean ground beef for a satisfying low-carb meal. Perfect for family dinners or game night, these savory bites are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Top them with marinara sauce for an irresistible dish that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160?F (70?C).
- While baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve meatballs topped with warm marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg