Zucchini noodles with beef in tomato sauce
Zucchini noodles with beef in tomato sauce is ready in 40 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 435 kcal and 45 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.64. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 435 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.64
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Lean minced beef (5% fat)360 g
- Zucchini500 g
- Baby spinach150 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)130 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Tomato paste36 g
- Fresh basil (optional)8 g
- Fresh parsley (optional)8 g
- Mozzarella (optional)60 g
Method
Cut the zucchini into long spaghetti-like strands with a peeler or a spiralizer. Chop the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and brown the minced beef for 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste, season and simmer for 8 minutes. Add the spinach and let it wilt.
Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2 minutes, just to warm them through. Serve with torn mozzarella, basil and parsley.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 435 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
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