Best Ever Italian Paleo Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Best Ever Italian Paleo Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Tender Italian paleo meatballs loaded with veggies and flavor, served with a rich, creamy, garlicky tomato sauce. Whole30 and low carb.

•  Course Main Course
•  Cuisine Italian
•  Keyword italian, meatballs, paleo
•  Prep Time 10 minutes
•  Cook Time 30 minutes
•  Total Time 40 minutes
•  Servings 8 servings
•  Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients

• Italian Paleo Meatballs
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground chicken or more ground pork
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• refined coconut oil or avocado oil for frying
• Creamy Tomato Sauce
• 2 teaspoons avocado or refined coconut oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 14-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup coconut cream just the solid white part from 1-2 cans of coconut cream or milk
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until combined well, using your hands. Do not overmix.
2. Use a disher and portion out meatball mixture into even balls; repeat until all meatball mixture is used.
3. Heat a layer of refined coconut or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
4. Pour out oil if excess remains. Add 2 teaspoons avocado or refined coconut oil to skillet over medium-low heat.
5. Add garlic and, stirring constantly, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine well. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat slightly and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until a bit thickened. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer 3-5 minutes to absorb sauce.
6. Serve over zoodles or alone and top with fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe Notes

You can half the sauce ingredients if you prefer a less saucy dish. Use 1 teaspoon oil 2 cloves garlic 1 can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup coconut cream 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoons salt

Nutrition Facts

Best Ever Italian Paleo Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Cholesterol 89mg30%

Sodium 502mg22%

Potassium 997mg28%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1000IU20%

Vitamin C 19.1mg23%

Calcium 80mg8%

Iron 3.7mg21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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