Zucchini Beef Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Zucchini Beef Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1 pound ultra-lean ground beef; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 cup water; 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano; 6 cups cooked spaghetti (cooked without salt or fat); 1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
1 pound ultra-lean ground beef
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 cup water
1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
6 cups cooked spaghetti (cooked without salt or fat)
1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel.
2
Coat skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms and next 5 ingredients; saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beef, tomato, water, tomato paste, and dried oregano. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or to desired consistency. Serve over cooked spaghetti; top with shredded zucchini and cheese. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 1 pound ultra-lean ground beef, 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Beef Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Beef Spaghetti

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