Description
A comforting low-carb dish combining rich flavors with wholesome ingredients, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, eggs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese until well-blended.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Sear the meatballs in a frying pan over high heat until browned, then remove from pan.
- Prepare the sauce by adding tomato paste and pizza sauce to the pan.
- Return the meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Transfer everything to a baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is browned.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh basil or oregano. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg