Whole30 Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and wholesome Whole30 Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe! Packed with rich, savory flavors, this easy-to-make sauce combines grass-fed ground beef, aromatic onion and garlic, and a perfectly seasoned blend of tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and dried herbs like basil and oregano. Simmered to perfection, this comforting, sugar-free, and gluten-free dish is served over zucchini noodles or your favorite Whole30-compliant pasta substitute, making it a nutritious twist on a classic Italian favorite. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile and satisfying meal perfect for anyone following a Whole30, paleo, or clean eating lifestyle. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve up a cozy plate of guilt-free goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Ground beef (100% grass-fed, if possible)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (check ingredients for no added sugar)
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce can, no added sugar or preservatives)
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Zucchini noodles (or your preferred compliant Whole30 spaghetti substitute)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, ensuring it browns evenly. Continue cooking until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, letting it incorporate with the beef and onions.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir thoroughly to combine.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare your zucchini noodles or other Whole30-compliant spaghetti substitute according to package instructions or preference.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your liking.
Serve the meat sauce over prepared zucchini noodles and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 5454 mg | 116% | |
*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.
