Ricotta and spinach balls in tomato sauce

Ricotta and spinach balls in tomato sauce is ready in 35 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 584 kcal and 33 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.90. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Ricotta and spinach balls in tomato sauce
Total time
35 min
Hands-on
20 min
Calories
584 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.90

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Ricotta180 g
  • Eggs110 g
  • Parmesan30 g
  • Breadcrumbs60 g
  • Frozen spinach240 g
  • Crushed tomatoes (can)400 g
  • Olive oil16 g
  • Garlic6 g
  • Fresh basil (optional)6 g
  • Bread roll (optional)120 g

Method

  1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out all the water, then chop it finely.

  2. Mix spinach, ricotta, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and shape 6 small balls.

  3. Fry the garlic in the oil for 1 minute, add the tomatoes and simmer for 8 minutes. Lower the balls into the sauce.

  4. Cover and cook gently for 12 minutes, turning once. Serve with basil and the bread roll.

Nutrition per serving

Calories584 kcal
Protein33 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Sugars14 g
Fat32 g
Fiber8 g

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