Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato

Name: Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italia
Ingredients: 500 g Ricotta Romana; 40 g Grated Grana Padano Cheese; 5 leaves Mint; 40 g Pine Nuts; 2 sprigs Marjoram; 2 Vine Tomatoes; 2 slices Sandwich Bread; 1 drizzle Olive Oil; to taste Salt; 1 pinch Grated Nutmeg

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Category: Appetizers

Ricotta meatballs with tomato are a delicious appetizer with a creamy ricotta center and a flavorful tomato topping. These meatballs are soft and light thanks to the use of ricotta, and the combination of Grana Padano cheese, pine nuts, and mint adds a unique touch of flavor. The tomato topping further enriches the dish with its freshness and acidity. This recipe is perfect to enjoy during an aperitif or as a starter for an Italian meal.

Difficulty: Medium

Cooking time: 15 minCooking: 15 min

Preparation time: 20 minPreparation: 20 min

Country: Italia

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Ingredients

No. Servings

Ricotta romana500g
Grated grana padano cheese40g
Mint5leaves
Pine nuts40g
Marjoram2sprigs
Vine tomatoes2
Sandwich bread2slices
Olive oil1drizzle
Saltto taste
Grated nutmeg1pinch

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Preparation Ingredients Suggestions General Information Analysis Macronutrients

Preparation

STEP 1 OF 5
Mix the ricotta with the grana, a pinch of salt, and a dash of grated nutmeg in a bowl. Finely chop the mint and marjoram leaves, add them to the ricotta, and mix well.
STEP 2 OF 5
With moistened hands, form 4 large flat meatballs and place them on four flat plates; blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for a few seconds, drain, peel, deseed, and dice the pulp.
STEP 3 OF 5
Toast the pine nuts in a non-stick pan, then sprinkle them over the ricotta meatballs; drizzle the bread slices with a little oil, toast them under the oven grill, and cut them into triangles.
STEP 4 OF 5
Place the diced tomato in the center of the meatballs, season with a little oil and a pinch of salt.
STEP 5 OF 5
Arrange the toasted bread triangles around the meatballs and serve immediately.

Suggestions

Bowl
Pan
Spoon
Ice Cream Scoop

General Information

Storage notes

Store the ricotta meatballs with tomato in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

More information

Ricotta meatballs are a classic Italian appetizer, perfect for a casual dinner or an aperitif.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Attention

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Attention

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Energy (kcal)	163.88
Carbohydrates (g)	6.26
of which Sugars (g)	3.53
Fat (g)	11.5
of which Saturates (g)	5.24
Protein (g)	8.82
Fiber (g)	0.86
Sale (g)	0.17

Proteins
8.82g·32%
Carbohydrates
6.26g·23%
Fats
11.5g·42%
Fibers
0.86g·3%