Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

== Description ==
 
Try these very tender meatballs over baked spaghetti squash or low-carb pasta.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 slices Atkins Bread, crusts removed
* ¼ cup cream
* 1½ pounds ground chuck
* ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
* 1 egg yolk
* 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
* ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 (8 ounce) jar low-carb marinara sauce
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
== Directions ==
# In a large bowl soak bread in cream until soft.
# Add ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper.
# Mix well.
# Form mixture into 1½ meatballs.
# Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
# Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
# Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels.
# Wipe out skillet.
# Add tomato sauce and basil to skillet.
# Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
# Add meatballs, cook on low 5 minutes until heated through.
Category:Atkins Meat Dishes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Recipes using prepared sauces
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes