Average Rating: 5TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
ZUCCHINI NOODLES:- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- 1. In a large saucepan, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, honey, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2. For noodles, trim ends of zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin strands. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly with tongs (do not overcook). Sprinkle with salt. Serve with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup sauce with 1 cup zucchini noodles: 287 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
