🍝 Low-Carb Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs

A classic comfort dish, made keto-friendly with juicy pork rind–Parmesan meatballs and your choice of low-carb noodles.

🧆 Meatball Ingredients (Makes ~16 meatballs / 4 servings)

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor and moisture)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion, optional but recommended
• ½ cup crushed pork rinds (acts as a breadcrumb substitute)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil (optional)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or grated zucchini, squeezed dry (optional for tenderness)

🔪 Meatball Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
3. Form the mixture into ~1.5-inch meatballs (about 16).
4. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temp reaches 160°F.
   Optional but recommended: For a crispier crust, sear in a hot skillet with chopped onions with avocado oil before baking.

🍝 Keto Noodle Options (Choose your favorite)

• Hearts of Palm Noodles (Palmini-style): Rinse and heat in a skillet or microwave.
• Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles): Lightly sauté for 1–2 minutes in olive oil. Don’t overcook.
• Egg Wraps (Egglife brand or similar): Slice into strips and pan-fry for ~30 seconds.

🍅 Sauce Recommendation

Use a sugar-free, seed oil–free marinara like:

• Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce
• Yo Mama’s Original Marinara
• Primal Kitchen Tomato Basil Marinara (with avocado oil)

All are made with clean ingredients, no added sugar, and are widely available at grocery stores or online.

Low-Carb Keto Meatballs

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Eat the meatballs alone or combine with a low carb noodle of choice and sugar free spaghetti sause.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef 80/20 preferred for flavor
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds or more if mixture is too wet
• 1/2 cup chopped onion optional
• 2 cloves garlic minced, optional
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
• Optional for juicier texture: 2 tbsp heavy cream or a bit of grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce no sugar added – or make your own
• 1 choice of low carb noodles spiraled zucchini, cut egg wraps, hearts of palm

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
• Form into 1.5-inch balls (about 16 total).
• Sear meatballs and chopped onion in a skillet with a bit of avocado oil before baking for a crispier crust.
• Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through (internal temp: 160°F).
• Mix the meatballs in your sauce and add atop noodle of choice. Finish with grated parm and parsley if desired.

Notes

 

Approximate Nutrition Info (Per 4 meatballs)

(Without sauce or noodles)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 24g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: ~2g net (from Parmesan and garlic)
• Fiber: <0.5g
• Sugars: ~0g

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