Ricotta and Spinach Meatballs

Baked ricotta and spinach meatballs, simple and light. Soft inside and crunchy outside. They are very easy to make, just a few minutes for a great result. Spinach and ricotta pair perfectly. These meatballs are ideal as a tasty appetizer or as a second course, perhaps paired with a good salad. In no time, you will create really tasty meatballs.

Let’s start cooking..

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 20 meatballs
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8.8 oz cow's milk ricotta
  • 1.1 lbs spinach (Fresh or frozen)
  • 2.1 oz breadcrumb
  • 1 egg
  • as needed salt
  • as needed garlic powder
  • as needed parsley
  • as needed pepper
  • 1 egg
  • as needed breadcrumb

Steps

  • 👩‍🍳Blanch the spinach for a few minutes

    ➡Put them in a colander and squeeze well

    ➡️Roughly chop the spinach with a pair of scissors.

    👩‍🍳In a bowl, add ricotta, spinach, egg, breadcrumb, salt, garlic, and parsley

    👩‍🍳Mix well for a few minutes

  • 👩‍🍳Form the balls with your hands

    👩‍🍳Dip them first in the egg (previously beaten and salted) and then in the breadcrumb

    👩‍🍳Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

    👩‍🍳Bake at 392°F in a preheated static oven for 15 minutes

    ➡️And then 5 minutes in convection mode.

  • Ricotta and spinach meatballs are ready, soft inside and crunchy outside.

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