Ricotta Meatballs

These meatballs are delicious served with rice or pasta. They are very simple to make and offer a different way to prepare them.

Approximate Nutritional Content

: 6 meatballs (recipe serves 4)

• Calories: 298 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 18 gr. equals 3 fat servings

• Grams of carbohydrates: 3.5 gr.

• Grams of protein: 31.4 gr. equals 4 protein servings.

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 480 gr lean ground beef

• 2/3 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 beaten egg whites

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil spray. Set aside.

• In a medium bowl, combine the meat with ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg whites, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix everything together.

• Using an ice cream scoop, form the meatballs and place them lined up on the baking sheet.

• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

• Serve with your preferred side dish.

Enjoy!