Italian meatballs with mozzarella cheese
Carbs: 5g
Stovetop, baked, or microwavable meatballs to satisfy your love for Italian food!
PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
COURSE
Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef, turkey, or chickenCan be frozen, thaw beforehand
- 3/4 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp saltCan find at Dollar Stores
- 1/2 tbsp Dried BasilCan find at Dollar Stores
- 1/2 tsp Onion PowderCan find at Dollar Stores
- 1 tsp Garlic PowderCan find at Dollar Stores, an MCT2D Favorite
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepperCan find at Dollar Stores
- 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Place ground meat, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and spices in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 oz (30 grams) each. It helps to keep your hands wet while forming the balls.
MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS
Put meatballs in a microwave safe baking dish.
Cover dish with plastic wrap and microwave at 70% power for 12 minutes.
To make
Uncover; add canned tomatoes, salt and pepper, extra seasonings (optional).
If you can, check internal temperature of a larger meatball and look for pinkness of meat. Internal temperature should be at least 165 F degrees. If it’s lower and you still see pinkness cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. If you don't have a thermometer, slice a meatball open and make sure all the pinkness is gone.
Add low-sugar tomato sauce and cheese and microwave at 70% power for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and sauce is warm
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