Cheese-Stuffed Pork Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Juicy pork meatballs stuffed with melting mozzarella cheese simmered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce for a hearty keto-friendly dinner. This Italian-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, blends ground pork, mozzarella cheese, egg into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 4 oz cut into small cubes mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 small, finely diced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground pork with 1 large egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes until combined but not overmixed.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 12 equal meatballs, pressing a 1/3-inch cube of mozzarella cheese into the center of each, sealing completely with meat.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced onion and remaining 1 minced garlic clove, sautéing for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Gently add the stuffed meatballs to the sauce and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, turning meatballs halfway, until cooked through and the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil just before serving and spoon meatballs with sauce onto plates.