Zucchini Ground Beef Noodles
This dish is a modern twist on classic pasta, offering the hearty richness of ground beef with the light freshness of zucchini noodles. Inspired by low-carb and gluten-free innovations, it blends savory flavors with healthy eating principles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin, for authentic flavor
1 lb ground beef - organic, grass-fed preferred- 2 garlic cloves - minced
1 cup onion - diced
3 zucchinis - spiralized into noodles
1 cup ketchup (tomato sauce Australia and UK) - organic, with Italian herbs
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil- to taste salt and pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced onion, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- In a separate pan, quickly sauté the zucchini noodles in a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, just until tender.
- Mix the zucchini noodles with the beef sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If spiralizing zucchini at home, choose firm zucchinis for better noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 1053mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 787IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 4mg
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