Zoodles with Meat Ragu

Serving Size: 10 servings

Zoodles topped with a simple-yet-delicious meat sauce simmered with tomatoes, onions, carrots and celery. You'll love this low-carb dish so much that you won't miss the pasta! Based on a Skinnytaste recipe.

Recipe by: Skinny Taste

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook20

Hands-Off Cook20

Passive0

Total Time40

Recipe Serving Size10 servings

Cooking Tools Required

Can Opener, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Microwave, Mixing spoon, Pyrex baking dish, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

55 ounce zucchini
3 tablespoon Kosher salt prior to cooking
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Meat sauce:

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion finely chopped
1 cup carrot peeled and chopped
2 cup celery finely chopped
2 pound 90% lean ground beef
56 ounce canned crushed tomatoes 2 large cans
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Run squash through a spiralizer, or cut into long julienne strips, about ¼ inch wide. Place the zoodles in a large colander and sprinkle with kosher salt, lifting and turning to coat each strip. Let stand over a bowl for 30 minutes.
Rinse zoodles then squeeze them gently to remove excess moisture.
When ready to cook, place a dry non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot add zoodles and cook for 1-2 minutes, turning gently.
Turn heat to low, add olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, in a large deep sauté pan, melt butter and add oil. Add onions, celery and carrots and sauté on medium-low for about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
Add the beef and season with salt. Brown the meat and cook, breaking it into smaller pieces with your spoon until cooked through.
When cooked, add the tomatoes and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Add bay leaf and cover, reducing heat to low. Simmer at least 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Plate zoodles and serve topped with meat sauce and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Reheating Instructions

Heat in microwave on high power until warm.

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