Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Steps6

1. 1

   Step 1. Combine the ingredients

   In a bowl, combine ricotta, basil, salt, black pepper, egg, grated cheese and bread crumbs.

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   Step 2. Mix the mixture

   Mix until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous mixture.

   RicottaEggBasilSaltBlack pepperCheeseBread crumbs
3. 3

   Step 3. Shape the meatballs

   With slightly wet hands, shape the meatballs about 20/25 g each.

   RicottaEggBasilSaltBlack pepperCheeseBread crumbs
4. 4

   Step 4. Prepare the sauce

   Finely chop onion, carrot and celery, brown them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, then add salt and the tomato puree.

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   Step 5. Reduce the sauce

   10 min

   When the sauce has thickened, add the meatballs and cook with the lid on for 10 minutes, gently turning them from time to time.

   RicottaTomato puree
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   Step 6. Serve warm

   Serve warm.