Italian Meatballs and Tomato Sauce (Low Carb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 lb - 80/20 Ground Beef
• 1 lb - Italian Sausage (hot, mild or sweet)
• 2- Eggs
• 1/2 tsp - Salt 
• 1/2 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp - Granulated Onion
• 2 tsp - Dried Basil
• 1/3 Cup - Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
• 30 oz - Hunts All Natural Tomato Sauce
• 2 Cups - Water 
• 2 tsp - Italian Seasoning

Directions

• Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Form meatballs into the size desired.
• In a large skillet over medium heat brown meatballs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Remove meatballs, drain excess grease, then put the meatballs back into the pan.
• Add tomato sauce, water and Italian seasoning.
• Bring to a light boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1-3 hours.  The longer the better.
• Keep it low carb and serve over spaghetti squash or zoodles or keep it traditional and serve of your favorite pasta!

Enjoy

Lasagna Recipe - (Low Carb Recipe) - Noodleless Lasagna

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

• 1 lb - 80/20 Ground Beef
• 1 lb - Mild Italian Sausage
• 1 small - Onion (chopped)
• 3-4 - Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 30 oz - Crushed Tomatoes

Noodles

• 4 - Eggs
• 8 oz - Cream Cheese
• 1/2 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• 2 1/2 Cups - Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tsp - Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp - Granulated Onion

Cheese Filling

• 1/2 Cup - Full Fat Ricotta Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cup - Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/4 Cup - Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Meat Sauce

• Brown ground beef and sausage over medium high heat and drain excess fat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute' 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and a little water if necessary.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let simmer for 1-2 hours.

Noodles

• In a large bowl combine eggs, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion.
• Mix with a hand mixer 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
• Fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
• Spread out into an even layer onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat.
• Bake in a preheated 375º oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let thoroughly cool for 20 minutes.
• Using a pizza cutter cut the noodles in half and then into 1.5-2" thick strips.

Build the Lasagna

• Pour 1/4 of the meat sauce onto the bottom of an 8x10 casserole dish.
• Followed by a layer of noodles, 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat this process 1 more time starting with the noodles.
• After the mozzarella cheese is added to the second layer, top with another 1/4 of the sauce.
• Then top with the noodles and the remaining sauce.
• Bake in a preheated 375º oven uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly.
• Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese and bake another 15-20 or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
• Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!