These tender, oven-baked meatballs are made with Swift Ground Beef & Pork Blend, creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings for an incredibly juicy bite. Finished with marinara and a crispy Parmesan-panko topping, this comforting Italian-inspired dinner is perfect with garlic bread, pasta, or a fresh green salad. Adapted from the popular Pinch of Yum recipe.
In a large bowl, combine the Swift Ground Beef & Pork Blend, ricotta, Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Roll the mixture into 20–24 meatballs and arrange in a lightly oiled oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, gently coating them.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining panko, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the meatballs and sauce.
Return the dish to the oven for 5–7 minutes to warm the sauce.
Switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully, until the topping is golden and crispy.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with garlic bread, buttered noodles, or a crisp green salad.
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40 minutes
4-5
