Food Network Italian-american Meatballs Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 13g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 13g 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   ( 178 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 233
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 39mg
Sodium: 414mg
Total Carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 115mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 392mg Vitamin A: 42mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg 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 (see recipe)
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti or linquini
  • On 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)