Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal with these Keto Zucchini Noodles with Ground Beef. Tender zucchini noodles are tossed in a savory beef sauce for a delicious pasta alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Noodles:
- 4 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles
Beef Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Prepare Zucchini Noodles: Salt zucchini noodles, pat dry, then add to the skillet with beef sauce. Toss gently and warm briefly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan, and garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking zucchini noodles to maintain texture.
- For added richness, consider a splash of heavy cream in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
