Zucchini Noodle Bolognese
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 27 min
- Cost
- $22.00
- Nutrition
- 520 cal · 34g protein
- kid-favorite
- freezer-friendly
- comfort-food
- budget
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: cheese
Zucchini Noodle Bolognese is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 37 minutes, for around $22 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 12 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain cheese works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
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- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb 90% lean ground beef
- 24 oz spiralized zucchini
- 1 count yellow onion
- 2 count celery stalks
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Cook the finely diced onion and celery in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat 5 minutes.
- Add the beef and garlic and cook, breaking it up, 7 minutes until browned and 160°F. Drain the fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and simmer 12-15 minutes until thick. Stir in the cream.
- Toss the zucchini noodles in a hot skillet for 2 minutes just to warm; don't overcook or they get watery.
- Serve the sauce over the noodles with lots of Parmesan.
- Picky eater tip: serve plain zucchini noodles with a little Parmesan and the beef on the side.
- Make ahead: cook the sauce up to 3 days ahead, or freeze it up to 3 months. Freeze the sauce only, then warm fresh zucchini noodles when serving.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
1 package frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Saturated fat
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 420 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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