healthy meatballs in tomato sauce
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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or pork)
- 1 lb lean ground pork (can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or beef)
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or flour of your choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 jar tomato sauce (I like Rao's brand- or another low sugar/sugar-free option)
- fresh mozzarella slice
- fresh basil leaves
- red pepper flakes optional, 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.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves & enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal
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