Ingredients

For the meatballs –

• 2 lbs (900 g) of ground beef
• 1 cup (32 g) fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup (32 g) fresh parsley
• 1 medium egg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) avocado oil, to cook with

For the bake –

• 6 oz of pepperoni or salami slices, diced
• 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 400g-can of tomato sauce
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely diced or minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the pasta –

• 2 zucchinis, spiralized or shredded or peeled into long noodle-like strands
• Extra basil leaves, for garnish