Beef and Bacon Bolognese over Zucchini "Noodles"

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Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Or cut lengthwise into slices. Stack 3 slices at a time, and cut lengthwise into thin strips to resemble strands of pasta.
  2. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp drippings in pot.
  3. Cook beef, carrot, celery, onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic in hot drippings over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly; drain and return to pot.
  4. Add wine, and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and coconut milk; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in parsley.
  5. Cook zucchini, 1 clove minced garlic, salt, and pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring often. Serve bolognese over zucchini noodles.

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