Irresistibly Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs Recipe
This Irresistibly Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs recipe features juicy ground beef or turkey meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce loaded with Parmesan, spinach, and fresh basil. Perfect for a comforting low-carb meal, it combines bold Italian flavors with a luscious sauce, all cooked on the stovetop for quick and satisfying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups Spinach
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients for Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, almond flour, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Mix until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Form Meatballs: With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs approximately the size of golf balls.
- Cook Meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese, spinach, and fresh basil. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.
- Simmer Meatballs in Sauce: Gently place the cooked meatballs into the sauce. Let them simmer together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan meatballs hot over cauliflower rice or your preferred low-carb base.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for more intense flavor.
- Almond flour can be replaced with coconut flour; adjust amounts as needed.
- For a dairy-free version, nutritional yeast can replace Parmesan cheese, and coconut cream can replace heavy cream.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with cauliflower rice to keep the dish low-carb and ketogenic-friendly.
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