Italian Meatballs with Tomato Cream Sauce
Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Order grass-fed meat from Butcher Boxor US Wellness Meats (15% off first 2 orders) with code TRAILTOHEALTH)1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup fresh oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce
- 1 (18-ounce) jar crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef with the egg, garlic, onion basil, oregano, tomato paste, and salt until combined.
3. Form into 1-inch balls with a meatball makeror by hand and place in acast iron skillet. Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, place a sauce pan over medium heat, combine all ingredients except for the parsley and bring to a simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
5. Turn heat off and let it cool slightly. Blend sauce by using an immersion blender to thicken.
6. Place the cast iron skilletover medium heat and pour the sauce over and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
7. Serve over zoodles or grain free pasta like Cappellos and top with fresh chopped parsley.
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