Description
Creamy, garlicky Tuscan-style meatballs with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and a silky cream sauce with spinach. Perfect for a comfort meal that’s low in carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan, grated (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- In a skillet over low heat, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the spinach wilts and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Carefully add the baked meatballs to the skillet and stir gently to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes to merge the flavors.
- Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed. Garnish if desired.
Notes
For best results, keep meatballs uniform in size for even cooking. Avoid boiling cream sauces aggressively to prevent splitting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian