| 1 | Saute onions in 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the onion is translucent. | 5 min |
| 2 | Stir in garlic and continue to saute. | 2 min |
| 3 | Transfer mixture to a large bowl and combine with ground beef, ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, saltblack pepper, and cayenne pepper. Once completely mixed, stir in the bread crumbs and
continue to mix until completely blended. | 3 min |
| 4 | Form 1" balls out of the meat mixture and set aside on a tray covered in parchment paper. | 10 min |
| 5 | Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. Pour the remaining oil in the skillet and lightly brown the meatballs in small batches, placing the browned meatballs in an oven-safe casserole. | 10 min |
| 6 | Pour marinara sauce and water over the meatballs. Cover with foil and bake in the oven until cooked through. | 30 min |