Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large salad bowl, combine ground turkey, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, onion powder, garlic, Italian seasoning, Cayenne, and crushed chili pepper flakes.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form the meatballs all the same size and arrange the meatballs in the casserole dish.
- Bake the meatballs casserole for 15 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and drain the grease.
- Top the meatballs with low-carb Marinara sauce and shredded cheese, and put the casserole back in the oven.
- Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve the low-carb meatballs casserole with a side salad or over zucchini noodles as pictured.
Enjoy!
Notes:
- This recipe is perfect for those who are following a low-carb diet, as it is made with ground turkey and topped with low-carb marinara sauce and cheese.
- Feel free to substitute the ground turkey with ground beef, chicken or pork if you prefer.
- To make this recipe even lower in carbs, skip the breadcrumbs and use almond flour or coconut flour instead.
- For a spicier version, add more Cayenne pepper or crushed red chili flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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