Food Network Sunday Sauce With Meatballs Recipe

Total time: 165 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is Food Network Sunday Sauce With Meatballs? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Sunday Sauce With Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 75%. At 1721mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Sunday Sauce With Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 742 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1165
Total Fat: 85g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
Monounsaturated Fat: 47g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 189mg
Sodium: 1721mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 47g
Calcium: 449mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1617mg Vitamin A: 281mcg
Vitamin C: 56mg Vitamin D: 3mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 (35-ounce) cans plum tomatoes with basil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 pound ground sirloin or lean ground beef, pork, turkey, veal, chicken, or any combination
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, plus 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound pork spare ribs, trimmed
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, for sauce and ribs

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)