Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Meatball in Tomato Sauce are juicy and tender, simmered in a quick tomato sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for an easy party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14 ounces chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the ground beef, egg, Parmesan, almond flour, parsley, half the Italian seasoning, half the salt, and the pepper. Mix together thoroughly.
- Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning frequently to ensure all sides are cooked.
- Pour the tomatoes into the pan, along with the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Stir and continue to cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley, as garnish.
Notes
You can swap out the almond flour for bread crumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 949mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 4mg
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