Italian Spiced Collagen Meatballs

For the meatballs:

• 1 scoop (25g) Collagen Protein in Raw flavour
• 500g lean beef mince
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 bunch of parsley - chopped
• 1 onion - finely diced
• 2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic - crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• Pinch of salt and pepper

For the sauce:

• 1 jar of tomato based sauce - can be homemade or store-bought

For the meatballs:

1. Step 1: In a bowl combine mince, eggs, breadcrumbs, Collagen Protein powder, onion, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper, soy sauce and tomato paste.
2. Step 2: Roll into 8 large balls and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat a pan with a dash of olive oil over a medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until each side is golden brown, turning on occasion.
4. Step 4: Once all sides are browned and meatballs are cooked through, pour over the tomato based sauce to heat through.
5. Step 5: Once heated, serve in four bowls and sprinkle with desired toppings.
6. Step 6: We served ours over cauliflower rice and topped with Parmesan cheese and extra basil leaves.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!