Polpette di Carne Senza Pangrattato al Sugo
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs are made WITHOUT breadcrumbs or other high-carb fillers (e.g., rice). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful Italian meatballs, traditionally made with a mix of ground beef and pork, herbs, and cheese, cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Modified to be keto by omitting breadcrumbs in the meatballs and serving without pasta or bread.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, eggs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper (for meatballs); crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt (for sauce).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Ensure meatballs are made WITHOUT breadcrumbs or other high-carb fillers (e.g., rice). Confirm the tomato sauce has no added sugar. Served without any pasta or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Polpette: Sono fatte senza pangrattato o riso? Mi conferma che la salsa non ha zuccheri aggiunti? E per favore, niente pasta o pane.
Polpette: Are they made without breadcrumbs or rice? Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce. Please serve without pasta or bread.
Watch out for
Standard meatballs almost always contain breadcrumbs. Tomato sauce can contain hidden sugars. Always served with pasta in a restaurant; ensure omission.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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