Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375.

Step 2

In a bowl, add the ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, ½ cup of mozzarella, and ground garlic.  Mix well until fully combined.

Step 3

With a mini ice cream scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll into balls.  Place the meatballs onto a silicone lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the meatballs bake, add the tomato sauce to a cast iron skillet.

Step 6

Spoon ricotta into the tomato sauce.

Step 7

When the meatballs are done cooking, add them to the tomato sauce.

Step 8

Top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Place the skillet back in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and slightly browned.

Step 10

Carefully take the skillet out of the oven and enjoy!