Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs – Recipe & Preparation Guide

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Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs – Recipe & Preparation Guide

Zucchini spaghetti with meatballs is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s especially popular for lunch. It combines light, nutritious zucchini “noodles” with savory meatballs and rich tomato sauce.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a wide range of health benefits, thanks to its content of essential vitamins and minerals that help boost the immune system.

Ingredients for Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs (Serves 4):

Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs

 

For the Meatball Mixture:

  • 500 grams ground beef

  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon mixed spices

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Tomato Sauce:

  • 1 large onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 green bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup water

For the Zucchini Spaghetti:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 4 zucchinis, spiralized into thin noodles

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • 4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

How to Prepare Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs:

  1. Prepare the meatballs:
    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, mixed spices, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix thoroughly until a soft, sticky meat mixture forms.
    Shape the mixture into small balls and set them aside.

  2. Cook the meatballs:
    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Make the tomato sauce:
    In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and green pepper until softened.
    Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
    Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and let simmer until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

  4. Prepare the zucchini spaghetti:
    Spiralize or finely shred the zucchinis into spaghetti-like strands.
    In a clean pan, heat the olive oil, add the garlic and sauté briefly.
    Add the zucchini and stir-fry until tender but still slightly firm.

  5. Assemble and serve:
    Place the zucchini spaghetti on serving plates.
    Spoon the meatballs and tomato sauce over the zucchini.
    Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Serve immediately and enjoy this light yet hearty dish with your family!

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