Whole30 Macaroni with Tomato Sauce
Transform your pasta night into a wholesome, gluten-free experience with this Whole30 Macaroni with Tomato Sauce recipe! Instead of traditional pasta, spiralized zucchini noodles take center stage, offering a guilt-free, veggie-packed alternative that's perfect for anyone following a Whole30 diet. A rich, aromatic tomato sauce made from crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and a touch of balsamic vinegar delivers bold flavors without any added sugar or processed ingredients. Infused with Italian-inspired spices like basil and oregano, and topped with fresh basil leaves, this dish is a vibrant, satisfying update on a comfort-food classic. Ready in just 40 minutes, this healthy zucchini "pasta" recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or light, nutritious meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- to taste Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the four medium zucchinis and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Lower the heat to a simmer, and allow the sauce to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, in a separate pan, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles in a bit of olive oil for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender, but still crunchy.
Once the sauce is ready, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the zucchini noodles topped with the tomato sauce and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy your Whole30 'macaroni' dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 520 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
