Keto Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Indulge in a comforting plate of Keto Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, a low-carb twist on an Italian favorite that’s perfect for your ketogenic lifestyle! This recipe swaps traditional pasta with tender zucchini noodles, or "zoodles," while maintaining all the hearty goodness of homemade meatballs. Made with a mouthwatering mix of ground beef and pork, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings, these juicy meatballs are baked to perfection in a sugar-free marinara sauce for a guilt-free indulgence. With a prep time of only 20 minutes, this one-skillet meal is a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Finish it off with fresh basil and a hint of crushed red pepper for a vibrant, restaurant-quality dish that’s gluten-free, packed with flavor, and keto-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.25 cup Almond flour
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups Marinara sauce (sugar-free)
• 4 medium Zucchini
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally until they are browned on all sides.

Step 5

Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the zucchini noodles (zoodles). Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchinis into noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler.

Step 7

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zoodles and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until just tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the oven. Serve them over the zucchini noodles and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 9

Enjoy your Keto Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1987.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2825.0

Total Fat 195.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 764.7mg	0%
Sodium 12192.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 66.9g
Protein 177.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 841.4mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 4073.8mg	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: 61.5%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 13.7%