Whole30 Savory Pasta with Ground Meat

Satisfy your pasta cravings while staying true to your Whole30 goals with this delectable Whole30 Savory Pasta with Ground Meat. This healthy and hearty dish swaps traditional pasta for zucchini noodles, offering a fresh, low-carb base for the rich, flavorful meat sauce. Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef, a medley of aromatic spices like basil and oregano, and a tangy splash of balsamic vinegar, the sauce comes together in just minutes. The combination of tender zucchini noodles and the savory tomato-based sauce creates a comforting meal that’s wholesome and satisfying. This quick, gluten-free dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and makes four generous servings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch and enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Perfect for Whole30, paleo, or dairy-free eating plans.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

1. Spiralize the zucchinis or slice them into thin noodles using a julienne peeler. Set aside.

Step 2

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

4. Add the minced garlic to the onion and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Pour in the canned tomatoes along with their juice, then stir in the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.

Step 6

6. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.

Step 7

7. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, quickly sauté the zucchini noodles in a bit of olive oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are slightly tender.

Step 8

8. Divide the zucchini noodles among four plates and top with the meat sauce.

Step 9

9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1904.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1833.4

Total Fat 123.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 309.3mg	0%
Sodium 10687.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 79.5g
Protein 92.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382.5mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 4305.7mg	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: 59.2%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 21.2%