Sheet Pan Marinara Meatballs & Veggies

Servings:

Calories: 805kcal

1 lb ground beef
1 lb sausage
1/4 cup almond flour
1 tsp Italian herb blend
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 egg
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
2-3 cups zucchini, cut into into bite-sized pieces
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
pinch salt & pepper to taste
1 jar (24oz jar) marinara sauce (Thrive Market makes our favorite Whole30 compliant sauces)

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or leave them bare if you prefer!
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or leave them bare if you prefer!
Roll the mixture into 24 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on one of the lined baking sheets in rows, not touching. Drizzle the tops with olive oil.
On a second baking sheet, add the vegetables: bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt & pepper, then toss to coat. Spread the veggies out in a single layer.
Transfer both baking sheets to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through & vegetables are slightly crispy. I broil the meatballs for a few minutes at the end to brown the tops a bit, but it's optional!
Meanwhile, warm the marinara sauce (if using) in a medium saucepan over low heat.
Serve the meatballs & veggies in bowls with marinara scooped over top. Enjoy!

Feel free to substitute whatever veggies you love or have on hand. Cauliflower florets, baby tomatoes, & green beans make great additions to this dish! Just aim for roughly 6 cups total of veggies, or whatever will fit on your baking dish without overcrowding too much.
For the sausage, I use the ground pork sausage from ButcherBox or an Italian sausage from the grocery store or Trader Joe's (just be sure to remove any casings). You could substitute ground pork if you like, or use beef only.
Some of my favorite Whole30 compliant marinara sauces include sugar free options from: Cucina Antica, Rao's, Thrive Market (they have some great Whole30 options for a great price), and Whole Foods 365 brand.