Turkey Ricotta Meatballs
Moist and tender turkey meatballs with ricotta cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners and kid-friendly meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 or 85/15)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole-milk)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil + dried oregano)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Your favorite pasta sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil a rimmed sheet.
- Add ground turkey, ricotta, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large bowl.
- Use clean hands or a spatula to gently combine the mixture until homogeneous.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a 1-inch meatball. Place meatballs 1/2 inch apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until meatballs are golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving with heated pasta sauce.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Make ahead and freeze raw meatballs for convenience.
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