The combo of cheese and almond meal in the meatballs give unique and awesome flavor, this is a must try recipe. The tomato sauce provides the kick to enhance the flavors of this recipe. The serving with zucchini noodles is full of health.
Watch me making this easy recipe: https://youtu.be/oxj2iIi0oL8
Nutritional Information
Total Servings: 3
Total Carbs: 21 gram
Net Carbs/Serving: 7 gram
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
500 g beef mince
50 g almond meal
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
30 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 egg, well beaten
Salt and pepper, to taste
TOMATO SAUCE
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup (100ml) water
Salt and pepper
ZOODLES
2 large zucchinis
1 tbsps olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
Check out these meatballs: Cheesy Meatballs Marinara
Method:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.
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Combine the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix well. Form into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place onto prepared baking tray. * Bake for 20 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked. Set aside. * To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and water and season with salt and pepper.
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Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until thick. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
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Meanwhile use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles (zoodles).
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Add oil and garlic to a large frying pan. Bring to medium-high heat. Once oil is heated, add in zucchini.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
