Creamy Tomato Basil Meatballs

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 large egg; ½ cup onion, chopped; ½ cup almond flour; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided; 1 tsp. salt, divided; ½ tsp. pepper, divided; 1 (28 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes and drained; ½ cup Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend; ½ cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish; 4 cloves garlic, minced

Prep Time:
30 Minutes: Cook Time:
30 Minutes: Difficulty:
Medium: Serves Up To:
4 Servings

Nutrition Information

Calories	570
Total Fat	39g

Total Carbohydrates	23g

Cholesterol	125mg

Sodium	1150mg
Dietary Fiber	5g
Sugars	11g

Protein	30g

Directions

Step 1 complete
Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2 complete
In a medium bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, almond flour, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Scoop into 1” meatballs and place on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, until an internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Step 3 complete
Meanwhile, in a deep skillet over medium heat, add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook about 5 minutes.
Step 4 complete
Meanwhile, in a small food processor or blender, add soaked cashews and almond and oat blend, blend until smooth.
Step 5 complete
Stir in basil, garlic and blended cashews mixture to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Step 6 complete
Place meatballs in sauce and simmer about 5 minutes.
Step 7 complete
Serve with fresh basil and refrigerate leftovers.