Paleo Pasta with Sausage
Elevate your pasta night with this wholesome and flavorful Paleo Pasta with Sausage recipe! Featuring tender zucchini noodles (zoodles) as a grain-free alternative, this dish is packed with savory sausage, a rich tomato-based sauce, and a fragrant blend of oregano, basil, and garlic. Perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle, the recipe highlights simple, nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh zucchini and high-quality, paleo-friendly sausage. Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, it balances health and indulgence for a family-friendly, gluten-free dinner. Served al dente and topped with fresh basil, this dish is a low-carb, high-flavor take on Italian comfort food that will satisfy any craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 links paleo-friendly sausages (e.g., chicken or pork)
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchinis to create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the casings from the sausage links, then add the sausage to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
Cook the sausage thoroughly until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
In a separate skillet, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes, just until al dente. Avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Serve the sausage sauce over a bed of zucchini noodles.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.7 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 12340 mg | 537% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 4320 mg | 92% | |
*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.
