Keto Classic Italian Polpette (Meatballs)

Experience the rich, comforting flavors of Italy with these Keto Classic Italian Polpette (Meatballs), a low-carb twist on a traditional favorite. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, ground pork, and grated Parmesan cheese, these meatballs achieve their perfect texture using almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. Infused with fresh parsley, garlic, and oregano for an authentic Italian taste, they are browned to perfection and then simmered in a luscious sugar-free marinara sauce. Ready in under an hour, this keto-friendly recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, with each serving topped with fragrant fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor. Serve them over zucchini noodles, paired with a crisp salad, or enjoy on their own for a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 60 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 80 grams Almond flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 500 milliliters Marinara sauce (sugar-free)
• 10 fresh Basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, grated Parmesan cheese, and almond flour.

Step 2

Add the eggs, fresh parsley, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the meat mixture.

Step 3

Use clean hands to mix the ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of golf balls, by rolling the mixture between your palms. You should get roughly 18-20 meatballs.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes per batch.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are browned, remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 8

In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Step 9

Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let them simmer in the sauce for about 15 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Garnish the meatballs with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1616.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3273.4

Total Fat 244.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1011.0mg	0%
Sodium 5626.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 212.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1146.6mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3177.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.1%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 8.4%