Classic Meat Sauce with Zoodles (Low-Carb, Whole30)
A deliciously simple meal, ready in under 30 minutes, this classic meat sauce with zoodles will be a big hit with the family! Low-carb, ketogenic, Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and nut-free.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (16 oz), I recommend 80/20 grass-fed
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 15 oz can tomato sauce without seasoning or sugar added
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning of your choice
- fresh basil and parsley to taste, reserve a small amount for topping at end
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 medium zucchini spiralized or chopped into thin strips
Instructions
- Cook ground beef over medium heat in coconut oil until browned.
- Add in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, most of the fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- While the sauce is cooking, spiralize the zucchini.
- Toss zoodles into a second pan over low heat and lightly saute until cooked to your liking.
- Assemble on a plate, and top with finely-minced fresh herbs, if desire.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, assuming recipe makes 3 servings): 489 calories, 29 g fat, 9 g total carbs, 0 g fiber (9 g net carbs), 36 g protein