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Keto Ricotta Meatballs: A Juicy, Low-Carb Twist on a Classic Favorite


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
🍗 2 lbs. Ground turkey
🧀 1 C. Ricotta cheese
🥚 1 Large egg
🥓 1 C. Crushed pork rind crumbs
🌿 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
🧄 1 tsp. Garlic powder
🧀 ⅓ C. Parmesan cheese, grated
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🧈 2 Tbsp. Butter
🧄 2 tsp. Minced garlic
🥛 1 C. Heavy whipping cream
🧀 ¼ C. Parmesan cheese, grated
🌱 ¼ C. Fresh chopped basil
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients and knead well.
3. Form into meatballs and place in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in heavy cream, season, and simmer until thickened.
7. Stir in parmesan and basil, then add meatballs to coat in sauce.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes, Servings: 6, Calories: 350, Net Carbs: 4g, Fats: 25g, Protein: 30g