How to Make Zucchini Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta? Look no further than zucchini spaghetti! This simple yet satisfying dish is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite pasta dishes, without the heavy carbs. Plus, it's a fantastic way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.

Zucchini spaghetti is incredibly easy to make and can be customized in so many ways to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a simple and fresh tomato sauce, a cream...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 zucchini, cut into long strands

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and red pepper flakes into ground beef; cook and stir until sauce is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Mix zucchini "noodles" into sauce, pressing down to fully submerge them; simmer over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 3801mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1959mg