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Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese
Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese is a flavorful dish pairing a rich tomato and ground beef sauce with fresh zucchini noodles. The sauce is made by simmering fresh tomatoes with aromatics, herbs, and tomato paste until thickened, then combined with browned ground beef. This low-carb twist replaces traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini, offering a light vegetable base that absorbs the meaty sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
224 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 zucchini large
- 10 tomatoes or 12-13 roma tomatoes, beefstake variety
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp oregano dried
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp basil finely chopped, fresh
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- parmigiano reggiano grated for topping (optional)
- basil for garnish, leaves
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes in half, remove the core and quarter. Place in a food processor and pulse a few times, until finely diced and almost pureed.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot on medium heat and saute the onions for 2-3 minutes or until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Add the tomatoes and oregano to the pot, then stir and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and much of the liquid has evaporated.
- While the sauce is cooking, spiralize the zucchini with either a spiralizer or julienne peeler and set aside.
- Add the ground beef to a saute pan and cook on medium-high heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the ground beef up into small pieces as it cooks. The beef is done when it's browned and cooked through.
- After the sauce has reduced, stir in the tomato paste, fresh basil and salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add to the cooked ground beef and stir to combine.
- Add a serving of zucchini noodles to a plate and top with bolognese sauce and grated parmigiano reggiano. Garnish with additional basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
1143mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2077IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1143mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2077IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.