Zoodle (Zucchini Noodles) Bolognese with Beef (Gluten-Free Recipe)

Would you like to enjoy a good Italian meal but with a healthier and gluten-free version? You may try Zoodle Bolognese, which uses zoodles instead of regular pasta in an attempt to cut excess carbs but also enjoy the meal without guilt. This recipe is fully compliant for everyone on a gluten-free diet, such as people suffering from celiac disease and those who need to cut down on paleolithic weight loss gluten. Ground beef and soft-cooked tomatoes are used in this dish, which is basically a bolognese but plays a little bit with the provide healthiness and freshness of things.

In this post, we will provide a complete solution for Zoodle Bolognese with Beef recipe preparation, which is suitable for mothers and families living in the USA, the UK, Canada, and other European countries who are looking for a healthy gluten-free dish.

Ingredients (4 servings)

For the Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles):

• 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 1 pinch of salt

For the Bolognese Sauce:

• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (most preferably, the lean type)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
• 2 celery sticks (finely chopped)
• 1 400g or 14 oz can crushed tomatoes (alternatively passata)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• ½ cup beef stock or water
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (capsicum) optional for the meaning
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Parmesan cheese for sprinkles

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Optional for Serving:

• Basil leaves
• Grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preparation Step 1: Preparing the Zoodles 1. Spiralize the zucchinis: In a spiralizer, Fit the zucchini in the cylindrical cut side up and turn the hand crank to make flat, long strands of cooked zucchini. Alternatively, if you do not want to use a spiralizer, a vegetable peeler can be used to produce long, thin strips of zucchini.
2. Cook the noodles: Pour one tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan and heat it over medium flame. Adding the spiralized zucchini, season it with a hint of salt. Cook for around two to three minutes or until the structure becomes a little tender but not soft. Take it out of the skillet and keep it aside.
3. Step 2: Cooking the Bolognese Sauce 1. Sauté the vegetables: same skillet, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil, and heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, stir to combine, and sauté for about 5–7 minutes over medium heat until the onions are transparent and the other vegetables softened.
4. Brown the ground beef: Once the vegetables are cooked, introduce the ground beef, mix it thoroughly, and do not forget to splash a spoonful of water into the pan. Cook on for another 5-6 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
5. Pour the tomato components: Add the tomato purée right away into the mixture, and after a minute, add the crushed tomatoes into it. Then pour in the tomato paste, add some water, and include the dried oregano, basil, and chili flakes if you wish. Salt and pepper, or any other spices, may be added if wanted.
6. Let the sauce cook: Turn down the heat to low, put a lid on it, and let it sit and cook for twenty to thirty minutes. Occasionally stir to encourage all the ingredients holding hands or not letting each other stick to each other.
7. Step 3: Assembly of the Dish 1. Zoodles are integrated with the sauce: When the sauce thickened and it tasted in a nice way, some others added the prepared zoodles to the Bolegnese sauce. And mix it lightly so the sauce coats the layer of zoodles.
8. Serve: Share the dish into 4 equal servings and add fresh basil leaves and grated cheese for a better presentation if needed.

Quantity and Serving Servings:

This recipe can satisfy 4 persons. Portioning: Each serving may contain roughly 1 cup of zoodles and 1/4 of the Bolognese sauce.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Calories:

This is roughly typical for a serving of this dish, which ranges from 350 to 400 cal. Protein: 28g Carbohydrates: 12g (mainly from the vegetables) Fat: 23g Fiber: 4g the number of calories may be slightly less or even more depending on the amount of fat present in the meat, especially beef, and if you add Parmesan cheese or any other toppings. For those watching their waistline, using a cut of meat with less fat or even ground turkey is a better option.

Why People Like This Recipe

1.    Low-carb meals and gluten-free: Zoodles are perfect for food lovers who want to avoid gluten or carbs, making this dish appropriate for celiac patients and those with gluten intolerance.

2.    Decadent Tastes: The slow-cooked and simmered Bolognese is able to bring forth such thick and rich flavors that are pleasant and fulfilling without the pasta-weight gain of the traditional meal.

3.    Delicious and Healthy: This recipe also contains vegetables (zucchini, carrot, and celery) that come with good dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Another benefit of Zucchini noodles is that they allow you to make meals less boring with vegetables.

4.    Speedy and Simple: This is quick enough for truly busy weeknights and is very easy to prepare with a cooking time of only 45 minutes, yet is elegant enough for a weekend dessert.

5.    Good for Kids: The kids wouldn’t mind the vegetables in spite of this being a vegetable-laden dish because of the juicy beef sauce. You can even make it interesting by allowing them to assist you in spiralizing the zucchinis!

Conclusion

Everyone in your family will love this gluten-free Zoodle Bolognese dish. This dish is healthy, tasty, and amenable to different diets, which is great news for the people residing in America, the UK, Canada, and Europe. Do this today and relish in a healthy but very delicious dinner devoid of any regrets. 

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