Indulgent Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs You'll Love
Savor the delightful blend of flavors in these Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: comfort food, Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs, Healthy, Keto, low carb, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 meatballs
Calories: 250kcal
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Meat beef, pork, or turkey
- ½ cup Almond Flour or crushed pork rinds
- 1 large Eggs
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Herbs (Oregano/Basil) fresh preferred
Optional Toppings
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for heat
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish
How to Make Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs
In a large mixing bowl, blend together the ground meat, almond flour, and eggs until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep your meatballs tender.
Form the mixture into equal-sized meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
In a skillet over medium heat, sear the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, adding fresh spinach and parmesan, and let it simmer until creamy.
Gently nestle the seared meatballs into the creamy sauce. Allow them to simmer together for about 5 minutes.
Scoop the creamy Tuscan meatballs over zucchini noodles or alongside roasted veggies, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
For best results, chill the meatball mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg