Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, diced fine
  • 1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1-15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • For serving: with fresh parmesan and basil
  • 4 large organic zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • In a medium sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add onion and carrots to saucepan. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
  • Add meat to saucepan and let cook until no pink remains.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spices, and 1 tablespoon fresh basil to the pan and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning and remove from heat.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in zucchini noodles and big pinch of salt and pepper and let cook for 2-3 minutes. The zucchini noodles will continue to cook once you take them off the heat.
  • Transfer zucchini noodles to a plate, and top with meat sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan if using and serve immediately.