Zucchini Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce

Name: Zucchini Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles); 200 g lean ground beef; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tomatoes (grated); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Low-calorie, protein-rich and flavorful: Zucchini Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce 🥒🍝🍅

Total: 35 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Calories · per serving: 330 kcal

Updated: September 7, 2025

In short

Zucchini Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce contains 330 calories per serving: 29 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. It takes 35 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This recipe swaps classic spaghetti with zucchini noodles and pairs it with a hearty beef bolognese sauce. Light, low-carb yet filling and nutritious, it’s a perfect healthy main dish alternative.

Method

1
Spiralize the zucchinis into spaghetti form and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic.
3
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
4
Stir in grated tomatoes and tomato paste, season with spices, and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
In a separate pan, sauté the zucchini noodles with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and optionally oregano or basil. The zucchini should soften slightly but remain firm and fresh, so avoid overcooking.
6
Place zucchini noodles on plates, top with the bolognese sauce and serve.