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Zucchini and Summer Squash Noodles with Meat Sauce

This is a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights. I always make extra sauce to have over other types of noodles or veggies throughout the week.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 549kcal
Author Mary Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 summer/yellow squash
  • 3 zucchini
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 jar Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce (or any sugar-free tomato sauce)

Instructions

  • Use a veggie peeler to create long ribbons from the sides of the squash and zucchini until you reach the seeds. Set aside.
  • For the sauce, heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the ground beef and stir constantly until browned. Add the spices and stir to combine. Add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes while you cook the ribbons.
  • Throw the ribbons into a pot with 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil. Steam for 3 minutes (these can overcook easily so watch it closely!), and drain.
  • Serve the sauce on top of the ribbons and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1309mg | Potassium: 2197mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 7mg