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Z'paghetti Bolognese (Zucchini Noodles with Meat Sauce)

Lisa Lillien Z'paghetti Bolognese
Lisa Lillien Z'paghetti BologneseTODAY
Cook Time:
15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Chef notes

This lightened up (yet totally satisfying) pasta bolognese calls for extra-lean ground beef instead of fattier meat and is served over a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) instead of pasta.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds spiralized zucchini (about 4 medium zucchini)
  • cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 8 ounces raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional topping: grated Parmesan cheese 

Preparation

1.

Bring an extra-large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Cook and stir zucchini until hot and slightly softened, about 3 minutes.

2.

Transfer zucchini to a strainer, and thoroughly drain excess liquid.

3.

In a medium-large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Add 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder, and mix well.

4.

Drizzle oil in the skillet, and return to medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, and carrots. Cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

5.

Reduce heat to medium. Add beef, and season with salt, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder. Cook, stir, and crumble until veggies have softened and beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.

6.

Add tomato mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir until hot and well mixed, about 1 minute.

7.

Add drained zucchini, and cook and stir until hot and well mixed, about 2 minutes.

Reprinted with permission from Hungry Girl Clean and Hungry OBSESSED!