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.
STACEY CRAWFORD says
It is so lovely to have a whole 30 spaghetti sauce recipe! Thanks 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Stacey! 🙂
Cristina Curp says
Man that meat sauce looks so lush and delicious!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cristina!
Anya says
What a delicious bowl of nourishment! This reminds me that I need to put spaghetti dinner on the menu for next week.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Anya! Yes, spaghetti is always a hit!
ChihYu says
What a lovely bowl of meat sauce !! Totally love it !
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, ChihYu!
Michele Spring says
I often have people ask me for low-FODMAP recipes like this, so I'll definitely point them this way! I love how meaty it looks - such beautiful pictures!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Michele! I'm creating them out of necessity so I know there are other people out there that need them 🙂 I appreciate you sending them this way!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These photos are gorgeous and that meat sauce looks amazing!!! So fun on all of those beautiful zoodles too!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Emily! I always feel like zoodles make it prettier 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
This meat sauce is mouthwatering, and I bet the combination of spices adds a ton of flavor!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kari! They really do!
Allison Wojtowecz says
I love a hearty sauce like this! Saves all the hassle of making meatballs.
Jessica DeMay says
Yes! I love meatballs, but I always love easy 😉
Tara says
How do you cook your zucchini noodles?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Tara- they are raw in these pictures. I find that if you place hot food on them raw that they just cook a little and it's perfect. If you want them softer then you can sauté them and drain the water. Hope that helps!
Jo Romero says
Love this, my kids love these kinds of meals - so good to have a Whole30 alternative to such a classic dish! Great recipe 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Jo! I definitely think your kids will love it!
Renee says
Whoa! I am totally adding coconut aminos to my spaghetti sauce next time! Thanks for the tip! One of my kids just saw this and begged for spaghetti on the menu this week 😉
Jessica DeMay says
You will love it, Renee! It's a small addition that just gives it more added flavor. Spaghetti is always a good menu item 🙂