Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Description
Try these very tender meatballs over baked spaghetti squash or low carb pasta.

Ingredients
2 slices Atkins bread, crusts removed 1/4 cup cream 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 egg yolk 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (8 ounce) jar low carb Marinara sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried

Directions
1. In a large bowl soak bread in cream until soft. Add ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Form mixture into 1 1/2 meatballs. 2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out skillet. 3. Add tomato sauce and basil to skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add meatballs, cook on low 5 minutes until heated through.