Paleo Fettuccine Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this wholesome and flavorful **Paleo Fettuccine Pasta with Tomato Sauce**, a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite. Instead of traditional pasta, this recipe features tender zucchini noodles, spiralized into fettuccine-like ribbons, making it naturally gluten-free and low-carb. Tossed in a hearty, homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, fresh basil, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, every bite is vibrant and satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights but special enough for guests. Packed with nutrients, free of grains, and full of authentic flavor, it's a delicious way to enjoy a comforting meal while staying true to your Paleo lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by preparing the zucchini noodles. Wash the zucchinis and dry them with a paper towel. Using a spiralizer, slice the zucchinis into long fettuccine-style noodles. Set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir everything together and let it simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
While the sauce simmers, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared zucchini noodles and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they just begin to soften. Do not overcook to avoid sogginess.
Once the sauce is ready, adjust the seasoning if necessary, and stir in the lemon juice for added brightness.
Serve the zucchini noodles on a plate and top generously with the tomato sauce. Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy this healthy, Paleo-friendly version of fettuccine pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
