This Paleo Whole30 Spaghetti Meat Sauce is flavorful, hearty, and perfect for topping zucchini noodles. Gluten free, dairy free and low FODMAP.
This meat sauce is hearty, filled with red bell pepper, tomatoes and ground beef and it's flavorful from the herbs and coconut aminos. I know coconut aminos isn't a traditional spaghetti ingredient, but it adds such a nice savoriness that pairs perfectly with the sweet tomatoes. You will love it.
This spaghetti sauce is low FODMAP since I've been having to eat that way recently. I think it's perfect as is, but if you're not needing to do low FODMAP then feel free to add a chopped onion in with the red bell pepper if you'd like and use fresh garlic instead of the oil. You can also use a premixed Italian seasoning instead of all the individual ones, but the mixed ones always have onion or garlic in them so they're off limits to me right now.
This comes together quickly with only a little chopping that needs to be done. It simmers on the stove top long enough to make the zucchini noodles and everything is ready in under 30 minutes. It can definitely be cooked longer if you have the time and it will just become more flavorful.
This meat sauce is great over zucchini noodles of course, but also cooked spaghetti squash (see my easy how-to cook spaghetti squash) or a baked potato. Eat it over gluten free noodles if not needing paleo.
You will love how easy, quick, and delicious this sauce is. A great weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy.
Here are a couple more ground beef recipes you'll enjoy: Paleo Whole30 Sloppy Joes, Easy Paleo Chili, and Easy Paleo Korean Beef Bowls.
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Paleo Whole30 Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1- 24 oz jar tomato sauce check to make sure no onion or garlic added
- 1- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley*
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano*
- ½ teaspoon dried basil*
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary*
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme*
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper*
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add garlic oil to a large skillet or dutch oven and turn heat to high. Add in the red bell pepper and cook until softened, stirring regularly- about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook until browned, stirring regularly and breaking up and large chunks- about 7 minutes.
- Add in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, coconut aminos, and spices. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Roselie says
Love this recipe I make it all the time over spaghetti squash. I’m wondering if it freezes well??
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Roselie! It does freeze well. I'm so glad you like it!
Zoë says
Love all the herbs and the hint of spice from the fire-roasted tomatoes. I used ground pork instead of beef for a different flavor.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Zoe! I'm so glad you like it!
Lizzie says
Love this! I've made it a handful of times and always add even more veggies like shredded carrots and mushrooms. Do you know what the nutrition information is for this recipe?
Thank you!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Lizzie! I love the idea of adding veggies- I'm going to try that! I don't know the nutritional facts, but you can use a site like My Fitness Pal to help you with that.
Heather says
Is garlic oil a necessity or can it be replaced with something else? I can't find garlic oil and had this on my menu for this week!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Heather- I use garlic oil to make it low fodmap, so if you can eat garlic with no digestion issues then you can use fresh chopped garlic or garlic powder. Hope you love it!
Jessica says
Is there a tomato sauce that you recommend? I am trying to fine one but am not succeeding. This looks like a great addition to add to my whole30!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jessica- I like Dellalo brand, here is what it looks like:https://www.delallo.com/shop/delallo-traditional-spaghetti-sauce
They sell those at certain stores and there are a few flavors that are Whole30. Or Thrive Market sells them and it ships to your house. Here is the link for that: http://go.thrv.me/aff_c?offer_id=48&aff_id=14301 Then search "pasta sauce". Their brand is Whole30 compliant and if you use that link you get 25% off your first order and free shipping. I know that can be nice if you live in an area that doesn't have a lot of options, store-wise. It does seem like sauce always has added sugar. I hope that helps. Let me know if you need more suggestions.
Orleatha at 20 Dishes says
Wish I had this when I was doing my Whole 30! Looks great!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Orleatha! 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Yum! I have some ground beef in the freezer and I'm so going to make this.
Jessica DeMay says
Sounds perfect! Thanks, Kelly!
Kendra Cardoza says
This meat sauce looks incredible! I love that it has garlic oil in it!
Jessica says
Excited to try this but I don't have garlic oil and Ive been to the store 600 times this week, will this recipe die without it?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jessica- if you don't need to eat low FODMAP then you can use garlic powder with the same results. That's what I would suggest. You can completely leave it out though and it will be fine, just not garlicky. I hope you love it!
Holley Marth says
I am totally adding coconut amino's next time I make a spagetti sauce!
Jessica DeMay says
You will love it!