Ricotta Meatballs

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 43 Meatballs
Calories: 89 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Marinara Sauce:
– 32 oz marinara sauce
– 1/2 cup olive oil, divided

For the Herb Ricotta Mixture:
– 15 oz ricotta cheese
– 1 tsp minced garlic
– 1 tsp each: dried basil, oregano, parsley

For the Meatballs:
– 1 yellow onion, finely diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 egg, whisked
– 1/2 cup half and half (or cream)
– 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
– 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
– 1/3 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
– 1 tsp each: Italian seasoning, mustard powder, salt
– 1/2 tsp pepper
– 1 lb ground chuck (80% lean)
– 1/2 lb ground pork (or sausage or veal)