Slow Cooker Turkey Spaghetti on Zucchini Noodles

January 23, 2026

Ready to have a low-carb dinner that still feels like a cheat day? Enter zucchini noodles, your new best friend! This recipe swaps out those carb-heavy noodles for crunchy, fiber-filled zucchini—talk about a fitness win. And did we mention it’s made in a slow cooker turkey spaghetti? Set it, forget it, and enjoy!

What You Need (Serves 6):

1 Tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced (go ahead, get garlicky!)
1 yellow onion, chopped (let those tears flow)
1 fennel bulb, chopped (don’t be scared, it’s like an onion’s fancy cousin)
4 carrots, sliced (you’ll thank me later)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (because mushrooms are magic)
¼ cup chopped olives (hello, salty goodness)
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (tomato-tastic!)
1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce (saucy, but not too saucy)
2 Tablespoons tomato paste (to thicken the party)
½ cup dry red wine (yep, pour yourself a glass while you’re at it)
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning (let’s bring Italy to your kitchen)
½ teaspoon sea salt (just a pinch of perfection)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (you know the drill)
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika (because we like a little sweet heat)
1 pound ground turkey (because turkey is the unsung hero)
6 zucchinis (prepare to spiralize your life)
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for that pop of green!)

Instructions:

Sizzle Time: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the garlic, onion, and fennel, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft (basically, you’re making your house smell amazing).
Veggie Party: Add the carrots, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes. Don’t be afraid to mix things up—this is the veggie VIP section. Remove from heat, and let’s get cooking in the slow cooker!
Slow Cooker Magic: Coat the inside of your slow cooker with a little olive oil (no one likes sticking). Add the cooked veggie mix, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, sauce, paste, wine, and seasonings. Stir it all together like you’re crafting the perfect pasta sauce.
Turkey Time: Plop the ground turkey on top of the veggie mix. Break it into chunks like it’s a casual Friday night, but don’t mush it up too much—let those turkey pieces shine.
Slow Cooker Bliss: Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours. Yes, that’s right—7 hours of not doing anything except waiting for deliciousness to happen.
Zoodle Prep: While the slow cooker is working its magic, wash your zucchinis. Use a vegetable peeler to make long, flat noodles. When you get to the seedy center, stop. This is where the zucchini turns into its finest form—zoodles!
Serving: Plate those zucchini noodles like you’re an Instagram foodie, top with that warm, turkey-packed sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Voila! Dinner is served, and it’s healthy, hearty, and totally Instagram-worthy.