Description
Ground Beef Zucchini Noodles are a quick and delicious weeknight meal that transforms healthy zucchini into a comforting pasta alternative. This dish features savory ground beef sautéed with aromatic garlic and fresh zucchini noodles, creating a vibrant and satisfying dinner option. Perfect for busy evenings, it offers a delightful blend of flavors that will impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize or julienne the zucchinis into noodle shapes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then add zucchini noodles. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until just tender.
- Plate the dish hot, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg