Pork and Ricotta Meatballs

 

• ½ cup/4 ounces whole-milk ricotta
• ½ cup/2 ounces grated Parmesan
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground pork

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and use your hands to gently mix.
2. Shape the meat into 12 equally sized balls (about 2 1/4 inches in diameter). Arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.