Ricotta Zucchini “Meatballs” – Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth-amazing zucchini meatballs with ricotta and parmesan cheese, topped with a warm and bubbly tomato sauce!

Also known as Polpette di zucchine e ricotta … Allow that to just roll off the tongue, Mario Batali-style… there. doesn’t that sound awesome?! ‘Cause IT IS!

Happy Monday! It’s a meatless one!!

Serious question. I’m curious. At what point should a certain person stop posting zucchini recipes? I’m asking for a friend. Her mom’s garden decided to birth all the zucchini in the world and my friend just keeps taking them.

Also, what would happen to one if they ate an entire garden of zucchini? I’m She’s getting real close to that goal, and blames these zucchini meatballs, for the most part.

Ohhh whatever! Yes, it’s me. I can’t help myself!! Apple Zucchini Bread, these Zucchini Meatballs, Quinoa Zucchini Fritters!! Everything tastes SO GOOD and I can’t stop!

What’s important is that I am eating so much green! Tonnnnnsssss of green. a bit of cheese, too, but still! We should feel really good about our healthy food choices.

There’s onions in there, too. And garlic, of course. And herbs, and cheeses, and seasonings. All good things. I absolutely love love love this combination. And I kinda feel like I should eat all 12 the next time that I make ’em.

Here’s what’s up, though. Zucchini contains a whole lot of water, and if you don’t wring out most of the water, the meatballs won’t hold together very well. But if you feel like you didn’t get rid of all the moisture – do your best – just add more panko crumbs until the texture of the “meatballs” feels right.

Another point. Coconut Oil OR Vegetable Oil work best. As does a cast iron skillet. You can go against me and use EVOO + an all-clad skillet, but don’t make me say “I told you so.”.

Nevertheless, these zucchini meatballs are the BEST way to use up all the zucchini that you have on hand. Cross my heart.

Go get your grater out, put some WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI on the stove and get these done, a.s.a. on the p.

ENJOY!

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