Keto Sausage Meatballs With Zucchini Pasta

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Download on the App Store
Get in on Google Play
  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    14 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    24 min

Keto Sausage Meatballs With Zucchini Pasta

This lightly spiced spaghetti dish uses shop bought pork sausages to create quick and easy to prepare meatballs.

The meatballs are tossed with olive oil, garlic, a little crushed dried chilli and a hint of lemon to create a simple and easy weeknight dinner.

  • Net Carbs

    5.5 g

  • Fiber

    2.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.8 g

  • Protein

    9.7 g

  • Fats

    31.8 g

346 cals

Keto Sausage Meatballs With Zucchini Pasta

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Download on the App Store
Get in on Google Play

Ingredients

  • Sausage, Pork, Fresh

    Sausage, Pork, Fresh

    4 medium link - breakfast size

  • Zucchini, Raw

    Zucchini, Raw

    3 small

  • Red Chili Flakes by Sweet Tomatoes

    Red Chili Flakes by Sweet Tomatoes

    1 tsp

  • Garlic, Fresh

    Garlic, Fresh

    1 clove

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Oregano, Dried

    Oregano, Dried

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon Peel

    Lemon Peel

    2 teaspoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

24 min

  • Step 1

    Peel the zucchini skin and discard. Peel the flesh into wide pasta ribbons. Set aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Pierce the skins of the sausages and squeeze the meat into a mixing bowl, along with the dried oregano. Using your hands roll the mixture into 12 individual meatballs.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Mince the garlic and add to the pan softening for one minute, before adding the chili flakes and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the zucchini spaghetti ribbons to the pan tossing in the oil and seasoning and stir fry briefly for 30-40 seconds until just tender. Set aside.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over a medium/high heat. Add the meatballs and fry for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Tip the zucchini noodles into the pan with meatballs. Stir to combine and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
    Step 6

Comments 2

  • Kiki

    Kiki 6 years ago

    Sorry, again, 40 gr meat raw or cooked?

    • recipewriter

      recipewriter 6 years ago

      Hi, the recipe uses raw meat that you cook in the pan. Hope this helps :)