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Meatball and Ricotta Pizza

Homemade Meatball and Ricotta Pizza for Cozy Nights

Indulge in this Meatball and Ricotta Pizza, featuring homemade meatballs and creamy ricotta, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef Or a blend of meats
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Fresh breadcrumbs preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Sautéed
  • 1 small Onion Sautéed
For the Pizza Base
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Thicker variety preferred
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Low-moisture preferred
  • 1 cup Garlicky Red Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Use a preferred recipe
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pizza stone or cast-iron skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Pizza Peel

Method
 

Making the Pizza
  1. Step 1: Mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sautéed garlic, and onion. Roll into 18 meatballs. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Prepare pizza dough; let it rise for 30 minutes if homemade. Roll out to 12 inches.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 500°F, place a pizza stone inside.
  4. Step 4: Spread garlicky red sauce on dough, add mozzarella, meatballs, dollops of ricotta, and basil.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 14–16 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Perfect for family dinners or pizza night, with versatile options for toppings and styles.