This is a quick and easy dinner that can be made in under 45 minutes. Juicy, protein-packed meatballs served with a tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. I love serving these with a brown rice pasta, or cut the carbs and serve with some roasted broccoli or spaghetti squash.
1lblean ground beef(can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or pork)
1lblean ground pork(can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or beef)
2tbspalmond flour(or flour of your choice)
2eggs
1tbspitalian seasoning
1 tspgarlic powder
1tspbasil
1tspsalt
1/4 tsppepper
Other Ingredients:
1jartomato sauce(I like Rao's brand- or another low sugar/sugar-free option)
fresh mozzarellaslice
fresh basil leaves
red pepper flakesoptional, to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees (F). On a large baking sheet, add a wire rack if you have one.
In a large bowl, mix together the 2 pounds of ground meat of choice with eggs, flour, and seasonings until well incorporated.
Portion into 1-inch meatballs (about 2oz each). Add to the baking sheet with a wire rack, evenly spaced. The wire rack allows the excess fat to cook out of the meatballs.
Bake the meatballs for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through
Once baked, transfer to a stove-top pan or cast-iron skillet and add tomato sauce of your choice. Coat & cover the meatball in the tomato sauce.
Add fresh mozzarella, and cover the stovetop pan with a lid. Warm on the stove on medium heat until sauce simmers and cheese is melted.