Nonna Ninetta's Ricotta Ball Hero

A secret family recipe!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

6 to 8

cost

Contributed by : Antoinette Lordo

This tasty sandwich works great as a dinner, lunch or even a party dish!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 2 pounds Ricotta cheese
1-2 cups Breadcrumbs
2 Medium eggs
1/4 cup Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 Clove garlic (crushed and finely diced)
1/2 cup Grated Italian Cheese (Parmigiano or Locatelli)
Black Pepper and salt to taste
Milk

instructions In a large bowl, beat eggs, gently stir in ricotta, parsley, garlic, black pepper, then add bread crumbs and grated cheese. Stir gently. If too thick, add a little milk. Taste to see if salt is needed.
step 2

ingredients Olive oil for frying
Flour for coating
4 cups Marinara Sauce

instructions Form balls the size of a meatball. Flour,then lightly flatten, then fry to light golden brown. Prepare either a baking pan or a large frying pan with a layer of Marinara sauce. Make sure ricotta balls are at least an inch from each other because they are going to expand. Cover balls with sauce and grated cheese.
step 3

ingredients

instructions If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. If cooking on stove top, cover pan on low flame, cook for approximately 15 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 6-8 Hero Rolls

instructions Top hero rolls with ricotta balls, cheese and sauce. Serve warm as a hero sandwich.
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