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prep time
8 min
cook time
30 min
ready time
38 min
Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese
This Keto zucchini pasta recipe is a low carb take on a classic spaghetti Bolognese. The recipe calls for zucchini noodles to create a Keto pasta and is topped with a rich tomato sauce loaded with ground beef. This classic family favorite is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Is Pasta Keto?
Traditional wheat-based pasta is a no-go on a Keto diet. However, there are many low carb alternatives available that act as a great Keto substitute. A good place to start is by using vegetables! Zucchini is a common Keto noodle replacement, but you can also use finely sliced cabbage or spiralized low carb squash to replicate spaghetti in your favorite Keto pasta recipes.
Tips for Cooking Perfect Zucchini Noodles
The zucchini noodles are an integral part of this Keto spaghetti Bolognese. The most important thing to remember when cooking the zucchini is to not overcook it! You want to heat it through just enough so that the zucchini is tender and hot through. This will only take a few minutes. If you cook the zucchini noodles for too long they can easily become watery and mushy.
Net Carbs
5.6 g
Fiber
2.3 g
Total Carbs
8 g
Protein
36.4 g
Fats
21.8 g
380 cals
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Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 pound
Celery
1 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long
Red Onion
2 tablespoon
Oregano Fresh
3 x 1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Oregano, Dried
1 teaspoon
Garlic
1 clove
Tomato Puree
1 tablespoon
Tomato, Canned
⅓ cup
Beef Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme, Homemade
¾ cup
Parmesan Cheese, Fresh (hard)
⅓ cup, grated
Zucchini Noodles By Garden Highway
6 cup
Recipe Steps
steps 5
38 min
Step 1
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Pan fry until the meat is browned all over. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set to one side.Step 2
Finely dice the celery and crush the garlic. Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan used to cook the beef over a low/medium heat. Add the celery, onion, fresh oregano and garlic. Sweat gently for 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant.Step 3
Return the beef to the skillet. Add the dried oregano and tomato puree. Stir well to combine so that the beef is well mixed with all the seasonings and vegetables.Step 4
Add the beef stock and chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has reduced. At this point you may wish to season with salt and pepper depending on the saltiness of your stock.Step 5
Just before the beef finishes cooking, add the zucchini noodles to a large saucepan over a low/medium heat. Briefly sauté the noodles for 2-3 minutes until they are hot through and just tender. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside. To serve, top the zucchini noodles with the Bolognese sauce and scatter over the grated parmesan.
Comments
GorgeousAvocado522402 3 years ago
Ok to make this authentic Italian I would add freshly grated nutmeg and a couple of leaves of basil. No Oregano , :)
gpfjord19b4 3 years ago
This is a delicious and easy recipe to make, especially if you're in a hurry, but it does lack flavor. I've tweaked this by adding green pepper, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Gives it some flavor and a bit of zing!
Diana 3 years ago
This looks good, but the part about sautéing the zucchini noodles... butter? Oil? What to use.. Recipe isn't clear about that.
Sassy73 4 years ago
Are the carbs with or without the zucchini? I didn’t use them so wondered what the carb count would be ?
FortuitousKetone744018 3 years ago
How do you remove zucchini from recipe
FortuitousKetone744018 3 years ago
How do you remove zucchini from recipe
FortuitousMacadamia365883 3 years ago
Or just delete the zucchini from the recipe and it will automatically recalculate calories and nutrition
RavenSoul1 4 years ago
With. Just look up the carb count for that amount of zucchini, divide it by four (number of servings) and subtract that number from the total carb count per serving.
Anonymous 5 years ago
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jmdupont 5 years ago
Use konjac noodles. You will love it 25 calories per serving and no carbs. Tastes like noodles
ExcellentKale116223 3 months ago
I’m am allergic to them, some people are so tread with caution, they swell my throat significantly
FabulousRadish202839 a year ago
Palm hearts have a mild artichoke flavor. I like them as a sub for pasta. 🙏😎🖖
RavenSoul1 4 years ago
Konjac noodles are too chewy for me. Can't get past the texture. I use zoodles or hearts of palm linguine, personally.
fingulli56e1 5 years ago
I liked this but needed another spice to the mix I added cumin and chili powder gave it q bit more to it!
lubillusgar519d 5 years ago
This recipe is forgetting ingredients like red onion,salt and pepper and has no flavor it’s almost like hospital food like who ever made this needs to double check this.
lisagboring 3 years ago
My thoughts exactly
Miranda 4 years ago
Bolognese should also have nutmeg and heavy cream
Anonymous 5 years ago
What fat ratio of ground beef should I use? 20%
Littlemissnaughty 5 years ago
Loved this dish as did my husband. Quick and easy to make. I personally would add less salt. I also added mushrooms to the recipe.
recipewriter 5 years ago
Thank you for your feedback
Brandy 5 years ago
This recipe was really good. I made it as it is written. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed it.
Cranium 5 years ago
Replace thé fresh oregano by fresh basilic at the end of the eating.
KetoMel 6 years ago
My family loved it!
recipewriter 6 years ago
Thank you for your feedback, I'm glad your family enjoyed the recipe.
Lbauer1 6 years ago
So yummy!!
recipewriter 6 years ago
Great! So glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
widdy1961 6 years ago
Best tasting Bolognese Sauce EVER
recipewriter 6 years ago
Thank you! So glad you liked it :)