Beef Ragu with Zucchini Noodles: A Healthy Twist on Pasta Night!

Who says you can’t have spaghetti while keeping it lean and mean? Welcome to Beef Ragu with Zucchini Noodles, where the noodles are green, the beef is lean, and the taste is nothing short of delicious! Say goodbye to guilt and hello to a healthier version of your favorite comfort food. And hey, if you’re feeling a little wild, swap out minced beef for ground beef—it’s your kitchen, your rules!

What You’ll Need

(Serves 6 hungry people, or 2 if you have a serious love for zucchini)

• 2 lbs minced, grass-fed beef
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 oz can of tomato sauce (because we’re not trying to cook a full garden here)
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce (for a little kick—bring the heat!)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (cherry = cute + tasty)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (because salt is life)
• 4 zucchinis (aka the “noodles” of your dreams)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (for a little green sparkle)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef – Grab a large skillet, and let’s get that beef sizzling over medium-high heat! Once it’s browned and smelling all sorts of amazing, drain the fat (if there’s any), and then turn the heat down to medium. The fun part is about to start.
2. Saucy Time – Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chili sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sea salt. Mix it all up like you’re making a delicious mess. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes get soft and squishy (but in a totally delicious way, not a sad way).
3. Zucchini Noodles – Peel the green skin off your zucchinis (bye-bye, green jackets!) and then let your spiral slicer work its magic to turn them into long, curly noodles. It’s like zucchini has a glow-up moment, turning into the pasta you never knew you needed.
4. Plating Like a Pro – Time to plate up! Take a handful of your freshly made zucchini noodles and top them with that rich, beefy sauce you just created. Don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley to make it look fancy and delicious. Boom—your healthy, low-carb pasta night is served!

Nutrition

One serving equals:

• 255 calories
• 7g fat
• 9g carbs
• 2g fiber
• 33g protein

Bonus: You can totally brag about this dish being packed with protein and veggie goodness. Your friends will think you’re a culinary genius, and you can keep pretending like you didn’t just spiralize a zucchini.

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Cooking doesn’t have to be boring. So grab that zucchini, get your spiralizer ready, and enjoy this fun, guilt-free take on spaghetti night!