Keto Ricotta Meatballs
Juicy, low-carb turkey meatballs with ricotta and pork rind crust in basil cream sauce—ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup crushed pork rind crumbs
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Make the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ricotta, egg, pork rind crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Knead until well mixed. Form into evenly sized meatballs and place in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Bake
- Bake for 20 minutes, until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
Prepare the Cream Sauce
- While meatballs bake, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
Finish the Sauce
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil until smooth and creamy.
Coat & Serve
- Add baked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.