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Meatballs in Sunday Sauce

  • 40 min
  • MODERATE

These Italian Meatballs in Sunday Sauce would make any Italian grandmother proud! They’re easy to make and in less than an hour. Serve these with some zucchini noodles or low carb shirataki noodles.

INGREDIENTS

 

5 SERVINGS

For the Meatballs:

  • – 1 lb ground beef
  • – 1 clove garlic, minced
  • – 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • – 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus
  •    more for serving
  • – 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • – 1 large egg, beaten
  • – 1 tsp salt
  • – 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • – 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • – 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • – 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • – 2 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • – 1 tsp dried oregano
  • – salt, to taste
  •  
  • – black pepper, to taste

NUTRITION

Per Serving

  • 56% Fat24.53g
  • 41% Protein41.05g
  • 3% Net Carbs3.3g
  • Fiber0.58g
  • Sugar Alcohols0g
  • Calories407.13 Cal

Macronutrient ratios are based on the percentage of calories in the meal, with protein and carbs supplying 4 calories per gram, and fat 9 calories per gram.

Keep in mind that nutrition information is an estimate and can vary based on different food brands, seasonality of foods, various types of similar foods and other factors.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs, excluding the olive oil, in a large bowl. Mix with your hands and form 15 or 20 meatballs, depending on the size of your meatballs.
  • 2Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs and cook, about 10 minutes, turning to cook all sides evenly.
  • 3Once cooked, remove meatballs to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • 4To same frying pan, add onion and saute a couple of minutes. Next, add garlic, saute another minute.
  • 5Add the tomatoes, oregano, and salt and pepper, stir to combine all sauce ingredients.
  • 6Return meatballs to pan and cover with a lid, lower to a simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.

TIP

 

  • Serve this chicken with a large salad or cauliflower mash!
  • You may substitute ricotta cheese for cream cheese, if you like.

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