Food Network Italian-american Meatballs Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Italian-american Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • 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 Italian-american Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18 servings   ( 134 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 211
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 311mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 102mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 248mg Vitamin A: 28mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 slices white sandwich bread, stale and crusts removed (see note)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
  • 1/2 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
  • 3 cups QUICK MARINARA SAUCE, recipe follows
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti or linquini
  • Hero rolls for sandwiches
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
  • Sprig of fresh thyme
  • Sprig of fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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