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Romano's Macaroni Grill Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe
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Romano's Macaroni Grill Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe

Romano's Macaroni Grill's Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti is a comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender ricotta-infused meatballs served atop a bed of al dente spaghetti, tossed in a savory marinara sauce and garnished with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese for a classic Italian dining experience. Make our Romano's Macaroni Grill Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti will taste just like Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Kid Favorite, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Romano's Macaroni Grill
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Onion minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian Parsley
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt or 3/4 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Chuck
  • 1/3 cup plain Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • One 28-ounce jar prepared Marinara Sauce or 28 ounces homemade Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • One 14-ounce box dry Spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a large skillet. Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add onions. Sauté until translucent.
  • Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add ricotta, parsley, egg, salt and black pepper. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add beef and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands until just combined.
  • Using wet fingers, roll mixture into small meatballs.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large skillet (use the same one, if you like). Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add meatballs and cook, stirring around to cook evenly, until browned well on all sides.
  • Add tomato sauce, water and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to med-low and lightly simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While meatballs are cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • When done,serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta, sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese.

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