Why I Love This Recipe

Every home cook needs a go-to meatball recipe, and this one has never let me down. The meatballs turn out tender, juicy, and packed with classic Italian flavor, then simmer in a rich pasta sauce that tastes like it’s been cooking all afternoon. Whether you serve them over hearts of palm pasta or your favorite traditional pasta, it’s one of those cozy dinners that always hits the spot.

Enjoying The Leftovers

You might want to make a double batch because these disappear fast.

Storing

Store the meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or microwave until warmed through. Serve over hearts of palm pasta, traditional pasta, or in a toasted sandwich roll with extra parmesan.

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Low Carb Spaghetti and Italian Meatballs

Tender homemade meatballs simmered in a rich Italian pasta sauce make this easy meatball recipe perfect for serving over hearts of palm pasta or your favorite traditional pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz Hearts of palm pasta
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until just combined, then roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20 meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Pour the pasta sauce into the skillet and gently coat the meatballs. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Halfway through cooking, spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs to keep them moist.
  • If using hearts of palm pasta, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the noodles along with a spoonful of pasta sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If using traditional pasta, cook according to the package directions.
  • Divide the noodles between serving bowls and top with the meatballs and extra sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese.

Equipment

mixing bowls
measuring cups
small pot
saute pan
strainer

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 4g