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LOW CARB LASAGNA MEATBALLS RECIPE

LOW CARB LASAGNA MEATBALLS RECIPE

( Credit:  https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/low-carb-lasagna-meatballs-recipe/)

An easy lasagna inspired meatball recipe that is low carb, lchf, keto and Atkins diet friendly!

a keto friendly Italian meatball recipe from Mellissa Sevigny of I Breathe Im Hungry    A lchf and gluten free meatball recipe from Mellissa Sevigny of I Breathe Im Hungry
  • Yield: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage
  • 1 lb ground chuck (or turkey if you prefer)
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the casserole:

  • 2 cups keto marinara
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

For the meatballs:

  1. Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into approximately thirty two 1.5″ meatballs. Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 375 degrees (F) for 15 minutes.

For the casserole:

  1. Place the meatballs in a casserole dish (13×9 should do) in a single layer. Pour half of the keto marinara sauce over the meatballs. Drop the ricotta cheese by generous teaspoonfuls evenly over the casserole. Pour the second half of the marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the entire thing. Bake for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees (F). Remove from the oven and let it cool for about five minutes before serving.

NOTES

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce and cheese
Approx. nutrition info per serving: 494 calories, 39g fat, 4g net carbs, 31g protein
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