Whole30 Meatballs and Sauce
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
34 meatballs
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Calories
185 kcal
Whole30 Meatballs and Sauce
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Easy, DELICIOUS Italian Whole30 meatballs and sauce with ground turkey, almond flour, and Italian seasoning. A healthy, low-carb recipe that families love!
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Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 1/4 cup almond flour blanched
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive to spice, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 pounds ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- 3 tablespoons parsley plus additional for serving, finely chopped, fresh
- 24 ounces tomato pasta sauce or homemade pasta sauce, see below, jarred prepared
- zucchini noodles shredded spaghetti squash, or sweet potato noodles, for serving
IF YOU’D LIKE TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHOLE30 MARINARA SAUCE (see notes for store-bought options):
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounces, fire roasted for extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
Instructions
- Place two oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly coat them with nonstick spray, or line them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (If you are making vegetable noodles to serve with the meatballs, I recommend prepping them now so that they are ready to serve when the meatballs finish cooking. If you are making homemade sauce, I like to start this simmering before the meatballs go in the oven so that it is ready as well.)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, garlic, oregano, onion powder, fennel, salt, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Add the turkey to a large bowl. Sprinkle the almond flour mix over the top. Add the beaten egg and parsley. With a fork or your hands, gently combine the ingredients until everything is evenly distributed. Be careful not to overwork or compact the meat, or the meatballs will be tough.
- With a small scoop or spoon, scoop the meat and shape into 1 1/2-inch balls, again being careful not to compact the meat. Arrange on the baking sheets. You will have about 34 meatballs total. If using store-bought sauce, warm it up while the meatballs cook.
- Bake for 10 minutes, and then remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using tongs, gently turn the meatballs and return them to the oven, switching the position of the sheet pans on the upper and lower racks. Continue baking until cooked through, about 5 additional minutes. Serve hot with vegetable noodles, sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- For Homemade Whole30 Tomato Pasta Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high. Add the garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 14 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- *If purchasing pasta sauce, to keep the recipe Whole30 compliant, ensure there are no added sugars or dairy in your sauce. Suggested brands I found online include Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce, Mario Batali Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, most Thrive Market sauces (aside from the vodka sauce, which has cream), and Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Sauce (this is what I used). Be sure to double check the list of ingredients. You can also make the basic homemade spaghetti sauce I suggest above.
- To freeze: Freeze with or without sauce for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then reheat on the stove (with sauce to keep them from drying out).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 34meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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