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
 * ¼ cup cream
 * 1½ pounds ground chuck
 * ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 egg yolk
 * 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
 * ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
 * ½ 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.
 * 2) Add ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper.
 * 3) Mix well.
 * 4) Form mixture into 1½ meatballs.
 * 5) Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
 * 6) Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
 * 7) Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels.
 * 8) Wipe out skillet.
 * 9) Add tomato sauce and basil to skillet.
 * 10) Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
 * 11) Add meatballs, cook on low 5 minutes until heated through.