Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

Name: Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This popular Italian dish is flavorful and spicy. We decided to re-create one of our favorite jarred sauces and serve over zucchini pasta for a lighter, healthier meal that's naturally gluten-free. The results were amazing! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

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

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; 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; stir occasionally.
2. For noodles, trim ends of zucchini. Using a spiralizer, shave 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.

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.