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Italian Meatballs With Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 slc Atkins bread crusts removed
  • 1/4 c. cream
  • 1 1/2 lb grnd chuck
  • 1/4 c. freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. finely-minced fresh parsley
  • 1 x egg yolk
  • 1 x garlic clove finely minced
  • 3/4 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 jar low-carb marinara sauce - (8 ounce)
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves (or possibly 1 tspn dry basil)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl soak bread in cream till soft. Add in grnd chuck, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form mix into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add in meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 min. Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out skillet.
  3. Add in tomato sauce and basil to skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in meatballs, cook on low 5 min till heated through.
  4. This recipe yields 4 servings.
  5. Description: "Try these very tender meatballs over baked spaghetti squash or possibly low carb pasta."
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 195g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 523  
Calories from Fat 392 75%
Total Fat 43.69g 55%
Saturated Fat 15.79g 63%
Trans Fat 2.09g  
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 492mg 14%
Total Carbs 0.89g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Protein 29.72g 48%

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