Home made meatballs can be so fit! The first time I made them was under the expertise of Ian Chambers at The Seven Bees, when we were making meat balls to go with fresh pasta. I personally don't eat pasta as it's empty calories, dense, mostly useless, carbs and full of gluten... but I appreciate that a lot of people love it. However, meatballs don't have to just go with pasta and if you're looking for a hearty Italian dish that's carb-free, here's an idea. Italians are known for their relaxed way of life late dinners. This takes a long time to cook, but it's so worth it. Relax and have some red wine while you wait for it to cook.