One-Pot Zoodles and Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Zoodles:

• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pot, sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
7. Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the pot and gently toss with the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until zoodles are slightly tender but still have a bite.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, cover for 1–2 minutes until melted, and garnish with fresh basil.
9. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.