Whole30 Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan
Transform your pasta night into a guilt-free delight with this Whole30 Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan recipe, featuring vibrant zucchini noodles as a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dish combines tender "zoodles" with a robust homemade tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs like basil and oregano. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while fresh basil leaves provide a fragrant finishing touch. Perfect for anyone following a Whole30 or gluten-free diet, this wholesome recipe is both satisfying and flavorful, making it ideal for weeknight meals or healthy entertaining. Keep it dairy-free by skipping the Parmesan, or sprinkle with nutritional yeast for a Whole30-approved cheesy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini, then use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles (zoodles). Set them aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in another large skillet over medium heat.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, just until they are tender but still firm (al dente).
Taste the tomato sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve the zucchini noodles topped with the tomato sauce, and garnish with fresh basil leaves for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1210 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.
