Paleo Macaroni Pasta with Meat Sauce
Transform your pasta night into a healthier, grain-free indulgence with this Paleo Macaroni Pasta with Meat Sauce! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for nutrient-packed zucchini noodles, expertly spiralized and sautéed to tender perfection. The rich and savory meat sauce combines ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, creating a flavor-packed masterpiece that satisfies comfort-food cravings without compromising your clean-eating lifestyle. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Topped with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, this gluten-free, dairy-free meal is a hearty and wholesome alternative to classic pasta dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 14-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly under cold water. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles and set them aside on a clean kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook and crumble until browned and fully cooked, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes, just until tender.
Serve the zucchini noodles topped with the meat sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 12245 mg | 532% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.3 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 4970 mg | 106% | |
*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.
