Simple Meatballs with Zoodles

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Meatballs are one of those foods that really remind me of childhood. Spaghetti and meatballs are definitely one of those 'comfort foods.' Try this simple recipe for your next family dinner or make 1/2 the batch and save the leftovers if you are eating solo. Pour your meatballs and sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles for an ideal paleo meal.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ¼ white onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 zucchini

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs in a glass baking pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 20 minutes.

  4. Cut zucchini into noodle shapes with a spiralizer.

  5. Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; add meatballs. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until sauce and meatballs are evenly warmed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep covered.

  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving plate; top with tomato sauce and meatballs.

Cook's Notes:

I use grass-fed beef.

Substitute pasta sauce for the tomato sauce if desired.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
20g Fat
9g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1325mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 781mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.