Zucchini Noodles with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS

olive oil (for frying)

3/4 lb

ground beef chuck

1/2 lb

ground turkey

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

salt and pepper (to taste)

large egg (lightly beaten)

1/4

onion (minced)

garlic cloves (minced)

2 tbsp

almond flour (or use gluten free bread crumbs for non low carb)

1 tbsp

chopped fresh parsley

medium onion (finely chopped)

carrots (peeled and diced)

3 cloves

garlic (finely chopped)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

3 tbsp

tomato paste

1 can

diced tomatoes ((Italian or fire-roasted))

1 can

crushed tomatoes

1 cup

low sodium beef broth

1 tsp

dried oregano

bay leaf

3/4 tsp

dried basil

medium zucchini (about 2 1/4 pounds total, spiralized into noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler)

chopped parsley (for serving)

grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)