Enjoy a tasty twist on a classic comfort food with our Low Carb Baked
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Why You’ll Love this Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Recipe
Whether you follow a low-carb diet or are just looking for easy ways to add more vegetables to your life, this baked
- All of the ingredients are combined in one dish for easy prep and speedy cleanup.
- It’s great for weeknight dinners,
meal prep , and more. - You can mix and match your favorite sauces, proteins, and add-ins to make this dish your own.
- The easiest way to eat your veggies, this baked
spaghetti is not only delicious but so good for you, too!
What Are Zoodles?
If you haven’t jumped on the zoodles bandwagon yet, now is the time! Given a fun name, zoodles are just zucchini that have been sliced or spiralized to resemble the shape of
Health Benefits
A great low-carb option, zoodles are bursting with nutrition and health benefits! For instance, they’re a rich source of many vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, folate, copper, and magnesium. However, they’re also low in calories and high in fiber to keep you fuller for longer. As a result, they can help improve digestion, reduce blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and more! (Source)
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’re not going to believe how few ingredients you need for this recipe!
- Zucchini – We use whole zucchini to create zoodles ourselves. However, you can also find them already sliced in the frozen or refrigerated section of most grocery stores!
- Pasta Sauce – We opt for a pre-made marinara sauce but feel free to use a homemade version or whatever you like best.
- Ground Beef – This bulks up the dish, making it extra filling. Due to the low carb content, we usually use a slightly higher fat beef, but whatever you have on hand works. You could also swap it out with ground turkey, chicken, or even sausage if you prefer.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This adds heart-healthy fats and tons of flavor!
- Herbs and Spices – To add more flavor to the pre-made sauce and take this recipe from good to great we include a handful of herbs and spices including minced garlic, Italian parsley, fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, Herbs de Provence, and crushed red pepper.
How to Make Baked Spaghetti with Zoodles
Traditionally, baked
How to Make Zoodles
As mentioned, you can absolutely buy pre-made zoodles to save some time. However, making them yourself is more budget-friendly and honestly a lot of fun! We both use a Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer and think it’s a great tool to have in your kitchen. However, a julienne peeler works just as well. You’ll just end up with strips instead of spirals.
Whichever tool you choose, you’ll want to chop both ends off your zucchini. Then, twist or slice your veggies, creating long spirals or thin strips that resemble pasta.
Putting It All Together
Once your zucchini has been transformed into noodles, this recipe comes together in minutes!
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brown your meat in a skillet, adding your favorite seasonings as it cooks.
- Add the ingredients to a baking dish, stirring to combine.
- Bake, and garnish with fresh parmesan and basil.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Do I Need to Cover My Spaghetti Bake While Cooking?
No, covering the pan with foil can lock in steam causing the zoodles to overcook and become mushy. It also prevents the cheese from becoming slightly crispy on top (which is our favorite part!).
Make-Ahead Options
One of our favorite ways to save time is to prepare everything for this baked
Serving Suggestions
Because it’s made with vegetables, this recipe makes for a complete meal that’s super light yet filling all on its own. However, it can also be paired with quick side dishes and desserts such as:
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Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Zoodles
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- crushed red pepper to taste
- 6-7 medium zucchini spiraled
- 16 ounces pasta sauce
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a skillet, cook the beef with seasonings over medium-high heat until no longer pink.1 cup cooked ground beef, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence, crushed red pepper
- In a 13×9 baking dish add all the ingredients, stirring to combine.6-7 medium zucchini, 16 ounces pasta sauce, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve immediately!
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Hi! I am a pescatarian, as is my family. Could I sub the meat for shrimp or salmon? What adjustments would you make? Cook fish raw or cooked when baking with zoodles?
Yes, you can! You can make it similar to this recipe Healthy Shrimp Scampi.
and cook the shrimp in a separate baking pan before tossing into the cooked noodles!
Loved this! Quick, easy! I just used my homemade Italian seasoning blend for a shortcut, and substitute a ground turkey for the beef. Delicious!