Cheese-Stuffed Pork Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Juicy keto pork meatballs stuffed with melted cheese, simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce for a comforting low-carb dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, blends ground pork, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese 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 480 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 12 small cubes mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, no sugar added tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion in your palm, place one 1/3 oz mozzarella cube in the center, and carefully shape the meat around the cheese to form sealed meatballs.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 cup no sugar added tomato sauce and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Stir and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and blends into a creamy texture.
5. Step 5: Return meatballs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil on top and serve warm.