Whole30 Cheesy Ground Meat Pasta

Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Whole30 Cheesy Ground Meat Pasta, a guilt-free twist on a comfort food classic! This wholesome, paleo-friendly recipe swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles, or zoodles, creating a light and nutrient-packed base that perfectly complements the hearty ground beef and rich homemade cashew cheese sauce. Bursting with flavor from aromatics like garlic and onion, plus the tang of diced tomatoes and a touch of fresh basil, this dish is both satisfying and dairy-free. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that's as delicious as it is healthy, keeping you on track with your Whole30 goals while delivering restaurant-quality flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Zucchini (medium-sized)
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Onion (small, finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 14.5 ounce can Canned diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
• 1 batch Cashew cheese sauce
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by making the zoodles. Use a spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

While the meat sauce simmers, prepare the cashew cheese sauce according to the recipe instructions.

Step 6

In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zoodles and sauté them lightly for 2-3 minutes until just tender, but not mushy.

Step 7

Once the meat sauce is ready, gently fold in the cashew cheese sauce until well combined.

Step 8

Serve the cheesy meat sauce over a bed of zoodles, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2037.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1998.9

Total Fat 147.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4450.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 105.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 369.0mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 4514.2mg	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: 64.5%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 14.8%