Description
Indulgent low-carb meatballs in a creamy, herb-filled sauce, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 teaspoon salt with black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, simmer heavy cream. Stir in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Add meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Using finely ground pork rinds instead of almond flour for a nut-free option. For a milder flavor, use turkey and season aggressively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian