Paleo Macaroni with Tomato Sauce

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Paleo Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite! Instead of traditional pasta, nutrient-rich sweet potato noodles are the star, delivering a satisfying texture and natural sweetness. A rich, homemade tomato sauce—crafted with crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onions, and a blend of oregano and basil—infuses every bite with aromatic depth. Fresh spinach adds a boost of greens, while vibrant basil leaves create a fragrant finish. This easy, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe comes together in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or meal-prep option. Packed with flavor and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this paleo pasta alternative is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by peeling the sweet potatoes and spiraling them into noodles using a spiralizer. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add these to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the tomato sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Step 6

In a separate skillet, add a splash of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potato noodles and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but not too soft.

Step 7

Combine the cooked sweet potato noodles with the tomato sauce, tossing gently to coat.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1446.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	854.8

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2696.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 17.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 387.5mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2317.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 61.5%