Whole30 Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Sausage
Transform your pasta night with this savory and wholesome Whole30 Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Sausage. This recipe swaps traditional noodles for zucchini zoodles, combining a nutrient-rich base with a bold, flavorful sauce made from Whole30-compliant sausage, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic spices like oregano, basil, and garlic. Perfectly tailored for a Whole30 diet, this dish is free from added sugars, grains, and dairy, ensuring a clean-eating indulgence. Quick and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners. Serve this satisfying, low-carb spaghetti topped with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and enjoy a guilt-free comfort food classic that fits seamlessly into your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (such as avocado oil or olive oil)
- 12 ounces Whole30-compliant sausage (sugar-free, nitrate-free)
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (unsweetened, no additives)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (Whole30-compliant)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into noodles (zoodles) and set them aside. Alternatively, use a julienne peeler if you don’t have a spiralizer.
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Whole30-compliant sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Sauté the onion in the skillet until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer, then lower the heat. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld.
Slice the cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the tomato sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the sausage.
While the sauce simmers with the sausage, heat a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, just until slightly softened but still firm (al dente). Do not overcook to avoid soggy noodles.
To serve, divide the zucchini noodles among four plates or bowls. Top each with the tomato sauce and sausage mixture.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 11913 mg | 518% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.2 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 4746 mg | 101% | |
*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.
