Keto Bolognese

Keto Bolognese is a rich and hearty Italian sauce made with ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and herbs, served over low-carb zucchini noodles. This dish offers a satisfying way to enjoy classic flavors while adhering to a ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (80/20) - 250 grams
• Zucchini - 2 medium-sized
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 small, finely chopped
• Celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Canned crushed tomatoes - 400 grams
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. Using a spiralizer, turn the zucchini into noodles and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. While the sauce simmers, in a separate pan, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until just tender.
8. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the zucchini noodles, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets and aiding in weight management.

Tags