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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Published: Feb 25, 2016 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Paleo Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Paleo Spaghetti and Meatballs- my go to Whole30 compliant Italian night recipe. Simple and done in 30 minutes!|thekitcheneer.com

    I don’t think I have expressed enough here how much I LOVE spaghetti and meatballs. I really do think it’s one of my favorite foods.

    Thank God that we have now advanced enough in our food technology to manipulate food to look like noodles. Recreating foods to fit my Whole30 lifestyle has become a passion/obsession over the past year. I will literally look at a menu when going out to eat and think,” can I make this Whole30?”. I usually can find a way. I hate to hear people complaining of their tasteless meals because they are tracking their macros. It’s silly to me. You can always find a way to make your favorites and still enjoy your meals.

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    If I can’t have pasta I will have zoodles. If I can’t have rice I will make cauli rice. And having #strugglechicken in your meal prep containers is… I can’t even. There are plenty of herbs and seasonings out there to flavor your meals.

    Like meatballs for example. I love making a big batch to freeze for a rainy day when I can’t remember my name, I poured coffee in my breakfast bowl, and didn’t get out of work until unthirty. It’s a grab and go protein. And protein is key for your nutrition.

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    Now gather round because it’s time to dig into this classic amazing dish!

    A summer squash variety is transformed into a pasta dish worthy of a Lady and Tramp kiss! Especially them meatballs!

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    For the noodles:

    2 large zucchini, spiralized or julienned

    2 yellow squash, spiralized or julienned

    For the Meatballs:

    1 lb of ground meat ( I went with organic beef)

    1 teaspoon of salt

    1 teaspoon black pepper

    ¼ cup of chopped parsley

    1 egg

    1 teaspoon of garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon onion powder

    2 ½ teaspoon coconut amminos

    1 teaspoon oregano

    ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    For the sauce:

    ¼ cup of olive oil

    4 cloves of garlic, minced

    1 28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes

    1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes

    1 teaspoon salt

    3 basil leaves, chopped thin

    ½ yellow onion, diced

    1 bay leaf

    Directions:

    Preheat oven to 350

    Whisk egg in a large mixing bowl

    Add meat and seasoning and knead everything thoroughly

    Form meat mixture into 1” balls

    Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until all of the mixture is used up

    Place in oven to bake for 30 minutes

    While the meatballs are going, prepare the sauce

    In a sauce pan heat oil on medium heat

    Add onion and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes)

    Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute

    Add peeled tomatoes and diced tomatoes

    Turn off heat temporarily

    Squish all the tomatoes in pan (I sometimes use my hands! Or you can use a potato masher)

    Turn heat back on to medium low

    Stir in salt and basil leaves

    Top with bay leaf and let simmer until meatballs are done

    Add sauce to veggie noodles and toss until coated and top with meatballs to serve.

    Enjoy!

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    Comments

    1. Soni says

      April 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I have just started Whole30 and this is totally inspiring me. I will definitely be using some of these recipes as that is the part where I'm lost. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        April 15, 2016 at 10:17 am

        Way to go on starting the Whole30! Thank you for visiting and I hope you like these recipes. I mainly use this blog as a recipe storage device for my Whole30 recipes! I have a great steak recipe coming to ya tonight!

        Reply
    2. Kim Beaulieu says

      March 08, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      I love spaghetti and meatballs, it's one of my favourite meals. I love that you did a paleo version. Very cool. I wish I had a plate in front of me right now.

      Reply
    3. Rose | The Clean Dish says

      March 08, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Spaghetti and meatballs are hands down one of my favorite meals, too! It's my go to comfort food. Your pictures make me hungry!! I haven't had zucchini noodles in a while - I love that you mixed zucchini and yellow squash together, I haven't tried that yet - this is going to be on the menu this week for sure!!

      Reply
    4. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      March 08, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      That scene of Lady and Tramp made me a serious dog lover, as well as a serious food lover. I haven't seen it in a long time so thanks for sharing the clip! Your zoodles and meatballs look delicious! It's nice to still be able to indulge but not feel guilty!

      Reply
    5. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      March 08, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Spaghetti and meatballs was one of mt favorite growing up, we literally had it all the time. I've been cutting back on the pasta big time lately so it looks like I need to start making some zoodles!

      Reply
    6. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      March 08, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Zoodles are such an awesome option for those wanting to cut pasta out ot their diet. I've never had them with meatballs, but I think I need to change that asap, this looks delicious!

      Reply
    7. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

      March 08, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Oh! Lad & the Tramp...my first movie! So cute! I am a sucker for spaghetti & meatballs. I have gotten into spiralizing zucchini, however I always quick-pickle it or blanch it. Never have I added tomato sauce. I have to try that! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    8. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

      March 08, 2016 at 9:09 am

      Love these so much!! I agree --- zoodles are the best --- such a savior when it comes to still having that comfort food (meatballs + sauce) but not completely overdoing it with pasta. PS. love your pictures!

      Reply
    9. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      March 07, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      I really need a spiralizer for veggie noodles. They look so good with those meatballs!

      Reply
    10. Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says

      March 07, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Raw zoodles? I've always given them a quick saute. I'll try them uncooked next time. Nothing beats a great meatball! It's the only way I can get my kid to eat ground beef.

      Reply
    11. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      March 07, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      I am loving this recipe. A paleo twist on a delicious classic!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie says

      March 07, 2016 at 11:37 am

      This looks like such a great meal!

      Reply
    13. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 07, 2016 at 10:47 am

      These meatballs look so scrumptious and I love the spiralized veggies! It reminds me that I need to get one and keep forgetting!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 07, 2016 at 10:52 am

        I seriously don't know what I did without one!

        Reply
    14. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      March 07, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Oh yum! I love this paleo twist on this classic meal - spaghetti and meatballs has been one of my favs since I was a kid. And yeeeessss to that scene from Lady and the Tramp! <3

      Reply

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