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Nightshade Free Beef Ragu with Zoodles

Nightshade Free Beef Ragu with Zoodles for Healthy Comfort

Enjoy the vibrant taste of Nightshade Free Beef Ragu with Zoodles, a healthy and gluten-free comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with lean ground turkey or crumbled mushrooms
  • 1 cup Pumpkin or Butternut Squash Puree sweet potato puree can be used
  • 1 cup Broth ensure it's nightshade-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Basil fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Zoodles
  • 2 Zucchini spiralized; spaghetti squash can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • colander
  • Spiralizer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Zoodles: Spiralize the zucchini to create zoodles, sprinkle with salt, and let drain for about 10 minutes.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook Meat: Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, breaking meat apart. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in beef broth, pumpkin puree, vinegar, and herbs. Simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Simmer: Cover and let the ragu simmer for 25-30 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Cook Zoodles: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and sauté zoodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  7. Serve: Plate zoodles and top with the hot beef ragu. Garnish with herbs or cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain zoodles well to prevent sogginess when mixed with the ragu. Consider making ragu a day in advance for enhanced flavors.

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