This Italian Pork Meatballs is a perfect treat for the whole family. Instead of just cooking plain meat, it was mixed with spices and cheese which added more taste to the ground pork. The meat with the mixture alone is really delicious already and can actually be paired with some vegetables of your choice.
But on this recipe, we used the tomato-based sauce. And I must say that it really blends well with the meatballs. Plus, it has spinach in it which makes it healthier. Spinach is a superfood that contains lots of nutrients. Being a low-calorie vegetable makes it a great choice for keto.
The fragrant aroma of this dish will definitely have you feeling hungry already. Once you taste it, you will surely love it!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 220 grams of Ground Pork
- 2 Tbsp Almond Flour
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 Egg, whisked
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, for cooking
For the Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Onions, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup canned Tomatoes, chopped
- ½ Chicken stock
- ½ tsp dried Oregano
- 1 cup Spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Procedure:
For the meatballs:
- Combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape into meatballs size and place on a tray. Set aside.
3. Heat a skillet and add olive oil.
4. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook until thoroughly cooked.
5. Carefully, flip the meatballs to cook the other side. Set aside on a serving plate.
For the sauce:
- Heat a skillet and add olive oil.
2. Add and saute the onions until translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with dried oregano.
5. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
6. Season with salt. Allow to simmer for a few minutes and set aside.
Nutritional Information:
Energy – 522.8 kcal
Protein – 28.8g
Fat – 40.4g
Carbohydrates – 11g
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