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 |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1521 mg | 32% | |
*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.
