It’s been a few weeks since I posted a new low carb Meatball Monday recipe, and we’re long overdue! I had a fantastic grilled and skewered meatball lined up for today, but it’s been raining nonstop for days here and I’m not in a grilling mood.
There’s nothing like cool, rainy, weather to put you in the mood for comfort food – and this lasagna inspired meatball recipe definitely fits the bill!
Growing up, my mom made lasagna pretty often – it was fairly economical and could feed a crowd easily. Every family has their own lasagna recipe, and my mom’s was never without some Italian sausage mixed into the meat sauce.
To get that authentic (to me) flavor in these meatballs, I did a half and half mix of Italian sausage and ground chuck for the meat mix.
Since my childhood lasagna memories wouldn’t be complete without lots of ricotta cheese, I also added generous dollops to the casserole before baking it.
There is obviously no pasta in this casserole, but it would be perfect served over either spaghetti squash or some spiralized zucchini “zoodles” to make a complete meal.
Easy to throw together and super satisfying to eat, this lasagna inspired meatball recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
Low Carb Lasagna Meatballs Recipe
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
An easy lasagna inspired meatball recipe that is low carb, lchf, keto and Atkins diet friendly!
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground chuck (or turkey if you prefer)
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the casserole:
- 2 cups keto marinara
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Instructions
For the meatballs:
- Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Form into approximately thirty two 1.5″ meatballs. Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 375 degrees (F) for 15 minutes.
For the casserole:
- Place the meatballs in a casserole dish (13×9 should do) in a single layer. Pour half of the keto marinara sauce over the meatballs. Drop the ricotta cheese by generous teaspoonfuls evenly over the casserole. Pour the second half of the marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the entire thing. Bake for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees (F). Remove from the oven and let it cool for about five minutes before serving.
Notes
Approx. nutrition info per serving: 494 calories, 39g fat, 4g net carbs, 31g protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce and cheese
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Suzanne says
These were easy to make and a hit with my family! I added some spaghetti squash to it and it was amazing!
Sarah says
Soooo good! Just made this for the first time and my husband & I loved it. He told me to add it to the weekly rotation.
Tara says
Delicious even my muggle kids (AKA non-veto) love these!
Kjersti says
I loved these. !!! I did not use almond flour but crushed up pork rinds. That is what I had. Family just liked them. Thanks for the great recipe
Heidi says
Is there another low carb alternative to almond flour? I plan to make these for a crowd and I want to be sensitive to those with nut allergies.
Mellissa Sevigny says
You could try crushed pork rinds Heidi, I haven’t done it but some have reported that they used it with good success in the meatball recipes!
Lori Bradley says
OMG! This recipe is “bomb.com!” Super flavorful and full of cheesy goodness! I have to admit, I dream about these meatballs and have been eating them for breakfast! They are super filling and I find not wanting to eat until dinner time!
AnnMarie says
This dish was outstanding. I’m Italian and it passed the test with flying colors. I follow paleo (I can tolerate cheese thank goodness) I used a “good” Paleo approved bottled pasta sauce from Trader Joes. Made a few adjustments like adding Parmesan cheese and 1 egg to the ricotta cheese. I will definitely be making this again. It’s also a good “companies coming” recipe. Perfect for leftover. Thank you.
Annie says
This looks so good!!! I love anything Italian! I am a little obsessed with your site, by the way!!! I shared this in a Recipe Roundup on my blog, Plus Size to Downsized!!! Thanks so much for the great ideas!
Anna says
Just made this! Delicious! Thanks for the idea!
Christa says
That was the best dish EVER! No changes at all. WOW.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Christa, glad you enjoyed it!!!