Paleo Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Experience a deliciously wholesome twist on a classic favorite with this Paleo Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce! This recipe swaps out traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini noodles, making it a gluten-free, low-carb option that’s perfect for clean eating or a paleo diet. The hearty meat sauce, made from ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of garlic, oregano, and basil, simmers to perfection, creating a rich, savory coating for the tender zucchini noodles. Ready in just under an hour, this healthy comfort food is both quick to prepare and satisfyingly indulgent. Top it off with fresh basil for a burst of flavor and a vibrant finish! Whether you're meal prepping or serving up a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Keywords: Paleo pasta, zucchini noodles, meat sauce, low-carb dinner, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the zucchini noodles. Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodle shapes. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler to achieve similar results.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the spiralized zucchini noodles. Sauté them lightly for about 2-3 minutes until just tender. Be careful not to overcook as you want the noodles to maintain some crunch. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it up into small pieces and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Allow the sauce to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Serve the zucchini noodles topped with the meat sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy your healthy and satisfying Paleo Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1757 mg | 37% | |
*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.
