Cook garlic in hot oil in a small skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Combine ricotta and basil in a bowl.
Gently mix together beef, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup ricotta mixture, salt, and egg yolk in a medium bowl using your hands. Fold in cooled garlic mixture.
Roll beef mixture into 1½-inch balls. Place on a greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, shaking pans after 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm marinara in a skillet over medium heat. Dollop remaining ricotta mixture in marinara; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add meatballs to skillet or serve sauce mixture over meatballs.
Side Dish Ingredients
4 oz spaghetti
Side Dish Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Nutritional Information
Main
Side
Total
Servings
3
2
Fat (g)
25
1
26
Sat. Fat (g)
11
0
11
Protein (g)
37
7
44
Carb (g)
21
42
63
Fiber (g)
2
2
4
T. Sugs (g)
5
2
7
A. Sugs (g)
0
0
0
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