Spinach Ricotta Balls in Garlic Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Ricotta Spinach Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe we will first make the Tomato Basil SauceTo make the Tomato Basil SauceHeat a skillet with oil on medium-high flame, once the oil is hot add the garlic, and saute until it turns into a light brown colour

Step 2: To this add the roughly torn basil leaves, and turn off the flame

Step 3: Now add the tomato puree, mixed herbs, salt, sugar, black pepper powder and red chilli powder

Step 4: Give it a good mix and allow the tomato basil pasta sauce to come to a brisk boil

Step 5: Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, simmer the tomato basil pasta sauce for 8 to 10 minutes until the flavors comes through

Step 6: Once done, transfer to a cast iron skillet and set aside

Step 7: To make the Spinach Ricotta BallsIn a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, processed cheese, spinach leaves, onion, mixed herbs, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder, cumin powder, salt and cornflour

Step 8: Mix well until well combined

Step 9: Make sure the addition of cornflour absorbs the moisture present in the mixture

Step 10: If needed add some more cornflour, depending on your spinach ricotta ball mixture

Step 11: Grease both your palms with oil, take a tablespoon full of the ricotta spinach ball mixture and roll into a ball

Step 12: Set aside

Step 13: Heat a paniyaram pan on medium-high heat, with a few drops of oil in each of the cavities, drop these ricotta spinach balls and lightly cook them on all sides until it turns into brown in colour

Step 14: Remove from the heat and directly place them in the skillet on the bed of the tomato basil sauce and serve

Step 15: Serve Spinach Ricotta Balls in Tomato Basil Sauce along with Herbed Butter Rice Recipe With Rosemary & Thyme and Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe followed by a dessert of Spiced Apple Crumble Recipe with Greek Yogurt