Whole30 Cheesy Ground Meat Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this satisfying Whole30 Cheesy Ground Meat Pasta recipe, a healthy twist on comfort food classics! This dish swaps traditional pasta for light, nutrient-packed zucchini noodles (zoodles) and features a hearty, savory ground beef sauce infused with the vibrant flavors of garlic, onions, and no-sugar-added diced tomatoes. The star of the show is the creamy cashew cheese sauce, lending a luscious, "cheesy" finish that’s entirely dairy-free and Whole30-approved. Ready in just 50 minutes, this gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly dinner is perfect for those craving a wholesome, low-carb meal without sacrificing flavor. Serve it topped with fragrant fresh basil for a gourmet touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Zucchini (medium-sized)
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 piece Onion (small, finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 14.5 ounce can Canned diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 1 batch Cashew cheese sauce
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by making the zoodles. Use a spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper.
While the meat sauce simmers, prepare the cashew cheese sauce according to the recipe instructions.
In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zoodles and sauté them lightly for 2-3 minutes until just tender, but not mushy.
Once the meat sauce is ready, gently fold in the cashew cheese sauce until well combined.
Serve the cheesy meat sauce over a bed of zoodles, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.2 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4450 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.8 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4514 mg | 96% | |
*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.
