Whole30 Pasta with Sausage
Craving comfort food while sticking to your Whole30 goals? This Whole30 Pasta with Sausage is the perfect guilt-free solution! Made with tender zucchini noodles, rich and savory ground pork, and a vibrant tomato-basil sauce, every bite is packed with wholesome flavor. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish boasts a mouthwatering balance of spice and freshness. Finished with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh basil, it’s a satisfying, veggie-forward alternative to traditional pasta. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups plum tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchinis into noodles and set them aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and dice the onion into small pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Add the garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Chop the plum tomatoes and add them, along with their juices, into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir and let simmer for 5-6 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
In a separate large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the zucchini noodles to this skillet, sautéing them gently for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still firm.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves.
Add the cooked sausage and tomato mixture to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Stir well to combine.
Drizzle lemon juice over the entire dish and toss in the fresh basil.
Serve immediately, dividing the pasta between plates, and garnish with additional basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 10129 mg | 440% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 131.9 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3154 mg | 67% | |
*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.
