Meatball Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles

A simple homemade meatball bolognese with zucchini noodles. It’s filling, flavoursome and packed with nutrients.

25 minutes

Difficulty

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	206
Fat:	9 g
Carbohydrates:	3 g
Protein:	26 g
Calculated per serving.

by Paleo With Mrs P

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 whole 1 whole 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
1 whole 1 whole 1 whole Yellow Onion
500 gram 500 gram 500 gram Ground Beef
4 cloves 4 cloves 4 cloves Garlic
25 whole 25 whole 25 whole Tomato, Cherry
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Thyme, dried
2 whole 2 whole 2 whole Zucchini, I use large ones
2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp Paprika
2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp Black Pepper
1 whole 1 whole 1 whole Egg, Large

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In to a preheated (180c) oven place the tomatoes, 3 garlic and pepper on to a baking sheet with a glug of olive oil and roast for approximately 20 minutes
Whilst your tomatoes are roasting, spiralize your spaghetti. If you do not have a spiralizer, you can use a potato peeler and peel down the length of the courgette in long flat strips. Cover with 2-3 tbsp nut / olive oil and some sea salt and mix in with your hands until it's all covered
In to a blender, place the mince, onion, 1 garlic clove and spices / salt / pepper. Blend until fully mixed and paste like. Add one egg and pulse until mixed in
Using your hands, take about 1/2 hand full of the mixture and roll in to a ball. Place on to a plate and continue until you have used all the mixture
In to a deep wok place 1tbsp olive oil over high heat, add chopped onion and fry off for 3-4 minutes until soft
Carefully add in the meat balls and seal each side, add thyme and mix in
Take tomato roasting tray from oven and place three-quarters of the tomato / pepper mix in to a blender and blitz until pulverised
Add tomato mix to the wok and slowly mix in, add remaining roasted tomatoes in and turn down to simmer. Leave for at least 20 minutes, stir every so often to ensure it doesn't stick
Serve on a bed of courgetti (the meatballs will steam the courgetti- so no need to cook it before hand, as it just loses water)