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Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese
This zucchini noodle spaghetti bolognese is a healthy, gluten-free weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 large zucchini
- 10 beefstake tomatoes (or 12-13 roma tomatoes)
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- pepper to taste
- parmigiano reggiano grated for topping (optional)
- basil leaves for garnish
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
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2077IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.