Italian Meatballs

Name: Italian Meatballs
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ½ onion; ¼ cup fresh basil, packed; ¼ cup fresh parsley, packed; 6 cloves garlic; 2 pounds ground beef; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 cup Blue Diamond Almond Flour; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; Marinara sauce

Cook Time:
45 Minutes: Difficulty:
Easy: Serves Up To:
4 Servings

Nutrition Information

Total Fat	3g

Total Carbohydrates	4g

Cholesterol	35mg
Sodium	210mg

Dietary Fiber	<1g
Sugars	2g

Protein	10g

Directions

Onion and Herb Puree

Step 1 complete
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2 complete
In a food processor, puree onion, basil, parsley, and garlic.

Meatballs

Step 3 complete
In a large bowl, hand mix ground beef, cheese, onion and herb puree, egg, almond flour and spices. Roll mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on a baking sheet with sides.
Step 4 complete
Bake for 30 minutes or until the center of the meatballs are slightly pink.
Step 5 complete
Place meatballs in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce. Cover dish with foil. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.