NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 oz ground pork

0.5 large egg

0.5 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 oz dry whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup tomato puree

0 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, almond flour, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Gently mix the ingredients by hand until just combined, then roll into 1.5-inch meatballs.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

• 5

  Pour the tomato puree over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meatballs and sauce to coat thoroughly.

• 7

  Serve the meatballs and spaghetti immediately topped with the grated parmesan cheese.