Keto Saucy Cottage Cheese Meatballs
Keto Saucy Cottage Cheese Meatballs are a delightful fusion of flavor and nutrition, perfect for anyone seeking a hearty low-carb meal. These tender meatballs are loaded with protein and cheesy goodness, making them an instant family favorite. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish combines lean ground beef with cottage cheese and Italian seasonings, all smothered in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. The best part? They come together in just about 15 minutes of prep time! Enjoy these meatballs with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for an easy yet satisfying dinner option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups low-carb marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cottage cheese, onion, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into uniform meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish; place browned meatballs on top.
- Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg