Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Karen

You can enjoy the perfect pasta alternative of your favorite classic dish with Zucchini Noodles with Quick Bolognese Sauce, quicker to make and lighter too!

Even in the warmer months there are days when I crave comfort food like pasta with meat sauce, but don’t want to wait for a pot of my favorite Bacon Bolognese to simmer all day. This recipe actually shaves off the majority of prep and simmer time, and the result is a thick, delicious sauce with the flavors of traditional bolognese, served over a pile of lightly sauteed zucchini noodles (or “zoodles”). It’s perfect for weeknight dinners!

Zoodles are widely popular these days because they serve as a great alternative to pasta. And you don’t really need a spiralizer to make them. Just use a veggie peeler or mandoline to shave long, thin ribbons, then stack them up and cut into thinner strips if you like thinner noodles.

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Zucchini Noodles with Quick Bolognese Sauce

Enjoy the perfect pasta alternative of your favorite classic dish, made faster and lighter!

Servings 4 -6

Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

2 tbsps olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 28 oz-can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsps tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
6 medium zucchini
Olive oil for sauteing
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and cook ground beef until the meat is browned. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thickened.
Add a little water if the sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cut zucchini into noodles using either a julienne peeler or spiralizer. Pat dry with paper towel.
Saute zoodles in a large skillet over medium high heat with olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve bolognese sauce over cooked zoodles and garnish with Parmesan cheese.