Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
Tender beef meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, served over spiralized zucchini noodles for a protein-packed, low-carb dinner.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 zucchini
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Mince garlic. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Form mixture into 16-18 meatballs.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 8 minutes, working in batches. Set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, heat remaining oil. Sauté remaining garlic for 1 minute, then add crushed tomatoes and oregano.
- 5
Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Spiralize zucchini into noodles. Lightly sauté noodles for 3 minutes, then plate and top with meatballs and sauce.
