Ricotta Polpette in Tomato Sauce
Herby ricotta polpette simmered in tomato sauce until soft and pillowy. A simple, saucy dish that’s perfect with crusty bread or fresh pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 ricotta balls
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz container whole-milk ricotta, extra liquid poured off
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup finely grated pecorino romano, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs, plus more if needed
- 3 cups your favorite tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- red chile flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Combine ricotta, eggs, cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Stir in breadcrumbs until mixed. The mixture will be soft but should hold its shape when formed into a ball. If not, stir in an extra 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
- Shape mixture into 2-tablespoon sized balls, lightly wetting your hands as needed to minimize sticking. Chill, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Heat tomato sauce and water in a large pot over medium-low heat. When sauce begins to simmer, carefully drop in the ricotta polpette. Gently shake the pot to prevent them from sticking to the bottom or each other.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook, gently shaking the pot every so often, until the polpette are tender and cooked through, 12- 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve with extra pecorino and a pinch of red chili flakes.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 polpette with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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