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Easy Spinach Ricotta Ball Recipe

These Easy Spinach Ricotta Balls are tender, light, and flavorful Italian-style dumplings made with creamy ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, and a few simple ingredients. They’re gently cooked until they become soft and delicate, then served with your favorite sauce or simply finished with melted butter and Parmesan. A wonderful meatless Italian recipe for a comforting lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb. ricotta
  • 2 cups steamed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups my easy marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Steam the spinach and squeeze out as much of the water as possible
  • In a bowl mix all the ingredients.
  • Form into golf size balls bake in a preheated 375- degree oven for 10- 15 minutes
  • bring the marinara sauce to a slow simmer. Add the spinach ricotta balls and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Top with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

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Drain the ricotta and spinach really well. Excess moisture is the biggest reason ricotta balls can fall apart while cooking. If using frozen spinach, squeeze it very dry before adding it to the mixture. For extra insurance, refrigerate the shaped balls for about 15–20 minutes before cooking. Chef's tip: Cook one ricotta ball first as a test. If it starts to fall apart, add a little more Parmesan or flour to the mixture before cooking the rest.
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