Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) and Meatballs are a simple and easy Whole30 weeknight meal for folks who want a healthier version of traditional spaghetti and meatballs!

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

You can make zoodles with a julienne peeler!

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

This tool makes me want to noodle-fy every vegetable in my crisper! Yes, I have a mandolin and a food processor but both are efficient, compact, inexpensive, and quick to clean. You can have “noodles” on the table in no time flat!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, formed into 1½-inch meatballs

Method:

Wash the zucchini…

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…and cut a thin slice off the bottom of each one so they won’t roll around on the cutting board.

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Place the zucchini flat-side down on the cutting board and go to town with the julienne peeler. If you keep the top on, you can grasp it to keep the squash steady.

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

UPDATE: A julienne peeler ain’t the only game in town anymore, folks. Behold: a spiralizer!

Spiralizing zucchini to make zucchini noodles (zoodles)

This thing is pretty darn efficient at cranking out a ton of zoodles in no time flat—and the kids love taking turns with it, too.

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

I also love this hand-held spiralizer, too!

Whichever way you slice it (har, har!): Poof! A big bowl of noodles!

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

In a medium saucepan, heat up the marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering. Plop in the meatballs and stir well. Cover the pan and simmer the meatballs until cooked through.

Stir the raw zoodles into the meatballs and sauce and cook until the desired softness.

Zucchini Spaghetti (Zoodles!) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Serve immediately!


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Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) and Meatballs

4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) and Meatballs are a simple and easy Whole30 weeknight meal for folks who want a healthier version of traditional spaghetti and meatballs!

Ingredients  

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Instructions 

  • Wash the zucchini and cut a thin slice off the bottom of each one so they won’t roll around on the cutting board. Place the zucchini flat-side down on the cutting board and go to town with the julienne peeler. If you keep the top on, you can grasp it to keep the squash steady. (Alternatively, slice the ends off the zucchini and spiralize them with a spiralizer.)
  • In a medium saucepan, heat up the marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering. Plop in the meatballs and stir well. Cover the pan and simmer the meatballs until cooked through.
  • Stir the raw zoodles into the meatballs and sauce and cook until the desired softness. Divide into four bowls and serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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