Paleo Sausage Bolognese
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Paleo Sausage Bolognese, the perfect twist on a classic comfort dish. This recipe swaps traditional pasta for nutrient-packed zucchini noodles (zoodles), making it both paleo-friendly and gluten-free, while staying light yet satisfying. Featuring ground pork sausage, perfectly sautéed aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with dried herbs and fresh basil, this dish delivers bold, Italian-inspired flavors in every bite. Ready in just an hour, including prep and simmering, it’s an excellent option for meal prep or a wholesome family dinner. Serve this dish as a low-carb meal that doesn’t skimp on taste or texture—it’s a crowd-pleaser for all dietary lifestyles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cups Zucchini noodles (zoodles)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the ground pork sausage to the skillet. Cook and break it apart with a wooden spoon until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, letting it caramelize for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, including their juices, into the skillet.
Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, uncovered, for about 30 minutes to develop flavors.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.
Serve the Bolognese sauce over zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a paleo-friendly meal.
Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1021 mg | 22% | |
*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.
