Keto Penne with Meat Sauce
Satisfy your Italian comfort food cravings while staying low-carb with this irresistible Keto Penne with Meat Sauce! This hearty and flavorful dish swaps traditional pasta for tender zucchini noodles, keeping it light yet incredibly satisfying. A rich, savory meat sauce made with lean ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a medley of herbs is simmered to perfection, then spooned generously over the sautéed zucchini "penne." Garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish is the perfect marriage of healthy and indulgent. Ready in just 45 minutes, this keto-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its guilt-free, wholesome flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by preparing the zucchini 'penne'. Using a julienne peeler or spiralizer, cut each zucchini into noodle-like strips. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Once the beef is cooked, add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Simmer the sauce on low heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are just tender. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from getting soggy.
To serve, place the sautéed zucchini penne onto plates and top each serving with the meat sauce.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 669 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
