SIMPLE MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES

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Meatballs are one of those foods that really remind me of childhood. Spaghetti and meatballs are definitely one of those 'comfort foods.' Try this simple recipe for your next family dinner or make 1/2 the batch and save the leftovers if you are eating solo. Pour your meatballs and sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles for an ideal paleo meal.

Provided by Tina Turbin

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
¼ white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs in a glass baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned, about 20 minutes.
Cut zucchini into noodle shapes with a spiralizer.
Heat tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; add meatballs. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until sauce and meatballs are evenly warmed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep covered.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until tender but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini to a serving plate; top with tomato sauce and meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1325.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g