Paleo-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 pound spaghetti
• Parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, coconut flour, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
3. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomato sauce, water, and cooked meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
6. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the sauce and meatballs. Stir to combine.
7. Serve hot with a garnish of parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Paleo-style recipes focus on using ingredients that would have been available to our prehistoric ancestors.
• This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free.
• Ground beef is a great source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
• Almond flour is a great alternative to traditional wheat flour and is high in healthy fats and vitamins.