Low Fat Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Elevate your mealtime with these Low Fat Classic Meatballs with Tomato Sauce—a guilt-free twist on a timeless comfort food! Made with lean ground beef and whole wheat breadcrumbs, these tender meatballs are baked to perfection, keeping fat content low without sacrificing flavor. Combined with a vibrant homemade tomato sauce infused with aromatic oregano, basil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar, this dish strikes the perfect balance of hearty and wholesome. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for dinner guests. Pair with whole-grain pasta, zucchini noodles, or enjoy them on their own for a protein-packed delight that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. Perfect for health-conscious cooks, this dish highlights low-fat, high-flavor cooking at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 60 grams whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 15 grams parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large bowl, combine lean ground beef, whole wheat breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the pot, along with oregano, basil, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Once the meatballs are done baking, carefully transfer them into the simmering tomato sauce.
Cover the pot and continue to simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the meatballs hot with the tomato sauce, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 3668 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 163.6 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 4779 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
