Low Carb Spaghetti with Meatballs

Satisfy your pasta cravings without breaking your low-carb goals with this irresistible Low Carb Spaghetti with Meatballs recipe! Featuring tender, oven-baked meatballs made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, Parmesan, almond flour, and savory spices, this dish swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles, delivering all the comfort of classic spaghetti without the carbs. Zoodles are quickly sautéed for a perfect al dente bite, then paired with a rich low-carb marinara sauce and juicy meatballs for a meal that's as wholesome as it is hearty. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this low-carb, keto-friendly dinner is perfect for weeknights or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh basil for an extra touch of flavor and elegance!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 cup Almond flour
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 4 Zucchini (large)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cups Low-carb marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3

Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the zucchini noodles. Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to turn the zucchini into spaghetti-like strands.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, just until softened. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the marinara sauce and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Add the baked meatballs to the skillet with the marinara sauce and gently toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 9

To serve, divide the zucchini noodles among four plates. Top each plate with meatballs and marinara sauce.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and enjoy your low-carb spaghetti with meatballs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2379.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2223.2

Total Fat 162.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 549.1mg	0%
Sodium 5092.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 76.1IU	0%
Calcium 903.3mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 4431.4mg	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: 63.8%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 13.8%