What makes ricotta meatballs different from regular meatballs?

Meatballs made with breadcrumbs alone can turn out dense. Adding ricotta keeps the texture soft and fluffy, while parmesan works as both a binder and a seasoning, something Paolo grew up with in his own family's cooking. The result is a lighter meatball with more flavour built in, rather than added on top.

How do you reheat Paolo's meatballs and sweet potato mash?

Defrost in the microwave, then reheat for 3–5 minutes or until hot, stirring the mash and turning the meatballs halfway through. Everything, meatballs, mash and tomato sugo, comes in the one container, so dinner is ready in a single heat with no extra pots involved.

Do Paolo's parmesan and ricotta meatballs contain dairy, egg or gluten?

Yes. This dish contains parmesan, ricotta and butter (dairy), egg, and breadcrumbs (wheat). It isn't suitable for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets, and it isn't certified halal. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, get in touch before ordering and we'll help you find a suitable meal.

Paolo's Beef, Parmesan & Ricotta Meatballs With Sweet Potato Mash

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Paolo's Beef, Parmesan & Ricotta Meatballs With Sweet Potato Mash

Name: Paolo's Beef, Parmesan & Ricotta Meatballs With Sweet Potato Mash
Brand: Paolo
Price: 23.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

$23.00

Extra parmesan, because that's how Paolo's mum always made it.

Growing up Italian, Paolo says parmesan wasn't just for topping pasta, it went into meatloaf, into meatballs, into almost everything. He calls it "an Italian seasoning" in its own right. That's the base of this dish: beef meatballs seasoned generously with parmesan, then softened further with ricotta, so every bite stays tender and light rather than dense the way meatballs made with breadcrumbs alone can turn out.

Alongside them is a sweet potato mash, made because Paolo wanted something lighter than a traditional potato mash to sit under the meatballs and tomato sugo. Four meatballs per serve, finished simply in sugo, over the mash. Handmade in small batches, then freshly frozen and ready to heat through when dinner needs to be sorted without much thought.

Made with ❤️ by Paolo

Preparation Instructions

1. Defrost meal in microwave or fridge overnight.

2. Reheat in microwave for 3-5 minutes or until hot. (Our foil is microwave safe! Please remove the lid before reheating)

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Beef mince, tomato sugo, ricotta(milk), sweet potato, carrot, olive oil, brown onion, breadcrumbs(wheat, gluten), parmesan(milk), butter(milk), egg, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, rosemary, salt, pepper

CONTAINS: Milk, egg, wheat, gluten

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

Serves 1 - 400g

🥗 This is a complete meal for one, however a simple side salad is a great accompaniment!

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

I was born and raised in Italy, where mealtimes shape your entire day - and your life.

Breakfast is spent planning lunch, lunch is spent discussing dinner, and every meal is a moment the whole family religiouslygathers around the table to talk, laugh, and connect.

Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Paolo, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Grew up with a mum or nonna who put parmesan in everything
Want a proper Italian meatball dinner without a trip to the shops
Prefer a lighter mash alongside a rich meat dish
Keep the freezer stocked with meals worth coming home to
Are happy with a simple side, a green salad is all this needs

Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks

Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience

Complete Meal in One

: Meatballs made with breadcrumbs alone can turn out dense. Adding ricotta keeps the texture soft and fluffy, while parmesan works as both a binder and a seasoning, something Paolo grew up with in his own family's cooking. The result is a lighter meatball with more flavour built in, rather than added on top.
: Defrost in the microwave, then reheat for 3–5 minutes or until hot, stirring the mash and turning the meatballs halfway through. Everything, meatballs, mash and tomato sugo, comes in the one container, so dinner is ready in a single heat with no extra pots involved.
: Yes. This dish contains parmesan, ricotta and butter (dairy), egg, and breadcrumbs (wheat). It isn't suitable for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets, and it isn't certified halal. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, get in touch before ordering and we'll help you find a suitable meal.

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Delivery Information

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

Paolo's Beef, Parmesan & Ricotta Meatballs With Sweet Potato Mash

Extra parmesan, because that's how Paolo's mum always made it.

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