Irresistibly Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs Recipe
These Irresistibly Creamy Tuscan Low Carb Meatballs combine juicy ground beef or turkey meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce packed with Parmesan, spinach, and fresh basil. Perfect for a delicious low-carb dinner, they are cooked in a skillet and served simmered in a savory cream and chicken broth sauce, offering a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups Spinach
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, almond flour, egg, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture has a smooth, even consistency.
- Form meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned evenly on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese, spinach, and fresh basil to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce: Gently place the browned meatballs back into the sauce. Allow them to simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors meld and the meatballs become tender and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan meatballs immediately over cauliflower rice or your preferred low-carb base for a hearty and delicious meal.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Use coconut flour instead of almond flour if preferred.
- Fresh garlic can replace garlic powder for a more robust flavor.
- Vegetable broth can be used instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian variation.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160°F for ground beef or 165°F for turkey.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles as a low-carb option.
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