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Delicious Keto Italian Meatballs served with rich marinara sauce

Keto Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Juicy and savory Keto Italian Meatballs served with marinara sauce, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Keto
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef You can also use ground turkey or pork.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup almond flour This keeps the meatballs low-carb.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Toasting can enhance the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Cooking
  1. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
  2. Once the meatballs are done, serve them with marinara sauce on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, chill the formed meatballs in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the beef.