Name: Deliciously Easy Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 pound ground sausage; 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese; 4 eggs, cracked and beaten; 1 cup grated parmesan; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Spaghetti and meatballs are a deliciously easy meal! One secret ingredient creates a light meatball perfect for red sauce over noodles!

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
4 eggs, cracked and beaten
1 cup grated parmesan
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
Mix by hand (gently!) until all ingredients are well combined and distributed.
Portion out meatballs onto a half sheet pan. (Either by a cookie scoop for small meatballs, or a 1/4 cup measuring cup for larger meatballs.) Leave about half an inch between each meatball.
Bake meatballs at 400˚ for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Save for sauce, or let cool and add to freezer bags for later use!