Paleo Spaghetti Bolognese

Transform your favorite comfort food into a wholesome, guilt-free meal with this Paleo Spaghetti Bolognese! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for light and nutritious zucchini noodles, delivering all the hearty flavors you love without the grains or gluten. The rich, slow-simmered Bolognese sauce is brimming with grass-fed ground beef, ground pork, and a medley of aromatic veggies like onion, garlic, carrot, and celery—all combined with crushed tomatoes and fragrant herbs for an irresistibly savory taste. Perfectly Paleo and naturally low-carb, this dish is a satisfying, healthy option for dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests with a clean-eating twist on a classic Italian favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed preferred)
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 4 medium-sized zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium-sized carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (BPA-free can, no added sugar)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (no added sugar)
• 0.5 cup beef broth (no sugar, Paleo-approved)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the zucchini by spiralizing them into noodles. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

While the sauce is simmering, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Avoid overcooking as they can become mushy.

Step 7

Divide the zucchini noodles among plates or bowls and top with the Bolognese sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2825.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2513.8

Total Fat 147.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 505.2mg	0%
Sodium 10969.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 92.7g
Protein 163.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 523.7mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 5460.3mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 20.6%