Italian Meatballs With Tomato Sauce

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 slices Atkins bread crusts removed
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 jar low-carb marinara sauce - (8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves (or 1 tspn dried basil)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl soak bread in cream until soft. Add ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out skillet.

Add tomato sauce and basil to skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs, cook on low 5 minutes until heated through.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 9.5 grams
Net Carbs: 6 grams
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 42.5 grams
Fat: 38 grams
Calories: 544