Who doesn’t love a delicious meatballs recipe? Today, we’re making an easy, oven-baked marinara meatball recipe perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even a cozy weekend dinner.
These meatballs are not only gluten-free and low-carb, but they’re also packed with protein and flavor.
What You’ll Need
- 16 oz Sturdy Sauce Marinara
- 1 ½ pounds of ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or a mix)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
How to Make It
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Combine the ground meat, egg, diced onion, almond flour, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form evenly sized meatballs, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. This recipe makes around 30 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. For extra browning, turn on the broiler for the last two minutes.
- To bring them all together, simply pour your Sturdy Marinara Sauce into a large pan, add the baked meatballs, and let them simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these protein-packed meatballs over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal, or enjoy them as a snack or appetizer with toothpicks.
Either way, each serving will help you hit your protein goals without any wasted calories. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy a high-protein meal throughout the week.
Whether you’re staying on track with your fitness goals or simply looking for a delicious, guilt-free dinner, these marinara meatballs will keep you fueled and satisfied.
Why Sturdy Sauce?
Sturdy Sauce packs 20g of protein per serving, giving your meal an extra protein boost. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor—no empty calories, just pure, guilt-free goodness.