Paleo Sausage Bolognese

Transform your dinner routine with this Paleo Sausage Bolognese, a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on the classic dish that’s perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. Featuring savory ground pork sausage, a hearty medley of carrots, celery, and tomatoes, and an aromatic blend of dried oregano and basil, this sauce delivers rich, slow-simmered flavors in just 45 minutes. Instead of traditional pasta, this recipe is served over tender zucchini noodles (zoodles), making it grain-free, gluten-free, and vegetable-forward without sacrificing comfort or satisfaction. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or serving a crowd, this paleo-friendly bolognese is sure to impress with its fresh ingredients, bold spices, and satisfying ease. Garnish with chopped fresh basil for an irresistible final touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork sausage
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
• 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 4 cups Zucchini noodles (zoodles)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground pork sausage to the skillet. Cook and break it apart with a wooden spoon until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, letting it caramelize for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes, including their juices, into the skillet.

Step 6

Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, uncovered, for about 30 minutes to develop flavors.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Bolognese sauce over zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a paleo-friendly meal.

Step 10

Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1931.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2320.8

Total Fat 185.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 347.0mg	0%
Sodium 6095.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 101.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 488.9mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 3414.2mg	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: 70.8%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 11.9%