Low-Carb Zucchini Spaghetti Bolognese

This Italian inspired keto dinner recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep. Simply make a batch or two of our Homemade Bolognese Sauce and then serve with zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.

To keep this meal below 10 grams of net carbs, you need to be careful with the amount of zucchini you'll be using. That's why I'm using a small 150 g/3.5 piece per each serving. If you use shirataki noodles, the carb count will drop even more.

You can keep yours dairy-free although I like to sprinkle a little Parmesan or Pecorino Romano on top. Enjoy!

Step-by-step

1. Prepare the Bolognese Sauce by following this recipe.

   

2. Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini noodles by following the instructions here.

   

3. Serve about the bolognese sauce with the prepared zucchini noodles. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

4. The bolognese sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. The zoodles are best prepared fresh or no more than a day in advance.

   

Recipe

Low-Carb Zucchini Spaghetti Bolognese

★★★★★4.9 (9 ratings)

Low-carb zucchini noodles served with easy homemade beef bolognese sauce, Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Hands on

15m

Overall

45m

Servings

4

9.7 g

Net carbs

29.5 g

Protein

43.1 g

Fat

555

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Ingredients makes 4 servings

• 1 recipe Low-Carb Bolognese Sauce
• 4 small zucchini (courgettes) or yellow summer squash (600 g/ 1.3 lb)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ghee or avocado oil (30 ml)
• ¹/₂ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
• fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bolognese Sauce by following this recipe.

2. Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini noodles by following the instructions here.

3. Serve about the bolognese sauce with the prepared zucchini noodles. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

4. The bolognese sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. The zoodles are best prepared fresh or no more than a day in advance.

Nutrition per serving, about 1 cup sauce + zucchini

Carbs 7%Protein 22%Fat 71% of calories

Net carbs

9.7 g

Total carbs

13.4 g

Fiber

3.7 g

Sugars

8.6 g

Protein

29.5 g

Fat

43.1 g

Saturated fat

13.8 g

Calories

555 kcal

Sodium

1,167 mg · 50.7% RDA

Magnesium

71 mg · 17.8% RDA

Potassium

1,088 mg · 54.4% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per about 1 cup sauce + zucchini	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Tomato sauce (passata), unsweetened	2.3 g	0.7 g	0.2 g	15
Onion, brown (yellow), raw	1.6 g	0.2 g	0 g	9
Carrot, fresh	1.4 g	0.2 g	0 g	8
Garlic, fresh	0.7 g	0.1 g	0 g	3
Beef, minced (ground), raw, grass-fed	0 g	21.5 g	25 g	318
Chicken stock (broth), chicken only, homemade	0 g	0.9 g	0.9 g	12
Italian seasoning (mixed herbs)	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Zucchini (summer squash, courgette)	3.2 g	1.8 g	0.5 g	26
Salt, sea salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Olive oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	6.8 g	60
Olive oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	6.8 g	60
Parmesan cheese	0.4 g	4 g	2.9 g	44
Basil, fresh	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	9.7 g	29.5 g	43.1 g	555

Serving size about 1 cup sauce + zucchini

• Gluten free
• Nut free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free