{"id":"bf03a7d3-f5b3-4ddb-bfb4-55e26c75e2df","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bf03a7d3-f5b3-4ddb-bfb4-55e26c75e2df","source_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/ricotta-meatballs-with-the-crispy-topping","title":"Ricotta Meatballs with The Crispy Topping","description":"These Ricotta Meatballs are an easy and delicious family favorite! Tender, juicy homemade meatballs with a jar of good marinara and a crispy topping to finish it all off. YUM!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/Ricotta-Meatballs-1-Square.jpg?fit=225%2C225","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. ground turkey (I used 93/7 ground turkey – ground chicken also works, as does just about any other type of ground meat that you like!)","item":"ground turkey","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"I used 93/7 ground turkey – ground chicken also works, as does just about any other type of ground meat that you like!"},{"text":"1/2 cup full-fat ricotta cheese","item":"full-fat ricotta cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup Parmesan cheese","item":"Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup panko","item":"panko","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 jar tomato sauce (like a marinara or pasta sauce – I like a lot of sauce so I typically use a 28-32 ounce jar)","item":"tomato sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"jar","preparation":"like a marinara or pasta sauce – I like a lot of sauce so I typically use a 28-32 ounce jar"},{"text":"1/4 cup panko","item":"panko","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup Parmesan cheese","item":"Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"chopped parsley","item":"chopped parsley"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix all meatball ingredients together."},{"number":2,"text":"Roll mixture into 20-24 small meatballs. Drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of a shallow Dutch oven or oven-safe pan to prevent sticking. Put the meatballs in the pan."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake for 20-25 minutes on a middle oven rack. Gently loosen them from the bottom of the pan with a spatula; they should have some nice browning."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the tomato sauce directly to the pan with the meatballs and stir to get them all coated."},{"number":5,"text":"Mix the 1/4 cup panko, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of the meatballs and sauce."},{"number":6,"text":"Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm the sauce. Turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes to get the crispies nice and golden (just watch it so it doesn’t burn)."},{"number":7,"text":"You’re Done! Get into this! SO good served with a green salad and garlic bread for dunking into the sauce!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.720582+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.720582+00:00"}