Keto Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
Deliciously savory keto Italian meatballs simmered in a rich, low-carb marinara sauce, perfect for a satisfying and healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Pour marinara sauce over the browned meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked through and sauce is heated. Serve hot with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For a cheesier flavor, top the meatballs with shredded mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of simmering.