Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Zoodles at the Table

Enjoy a tasty twist on a classic comfort food with our Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Zoodles! This lightened-up version pairs spiralized zucchini noodles with your go-to pasta sauce for a healthy, tasty spaghetti bakethat you can serve all on its own or with your go-to sides.

Why You’ll Love this Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Whether you follow a low-carb diet or are just looking for simple ways to add more vegetables to your life, this baked spaghetti is for you! Ready in under an hour and packed full of flavor, it has quickly become one of our go-to go-to dishes. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love our low-carb spaghetti:

• All of the ingredients are combined in one dish for simple prep and speedy cleanup.
• It’s great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and more.
• You can mix and match your go-to sauces, proteins, and add-ins to make this dish your own.
• The easiest way to eat your veggies, this baked spaghetti is not only tasty but so good for you, too!

What Are Zoodles?

If you haven’t jumped on the zoodles bandwagon yet, now is the time! Given a fun name, zoodles are just zucchini that have been sliced or spiralized to resemble the shape of spaghetti noodles.

Health Benefits

A great low-carb option, zoodles are bursting with nutrition and health benefits! For instance, they’re a rich source of many vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, folate, copper, and magnesium. However, they’re also low in calories and high in fiber to keep you fuller for longer. As a result, they can help improve digestion, reduce blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and more! (Source)

Ingredients You’ll Need

You’re not going to believe how few ingredients you need for this recipe!

• Zucchini – We use whole zucchini to create zoodles ourselves. However, you can also find them already sliced in the frozen or refrigerated section of most grocery stores!
• Pasta Sauce – We opt for a pre-made marinara sauce but feel free to use a from-scratch version or whatever you like finest.
• Ground Beef – This bulks up the dish, making it extra filling. Due to the low carb content, we usually use a slightly higher fat beef, but whatever you have on hand works. You could also swap it out with ground turkey, chicken, or even sausage if you prefer.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This adds heart-healthy fats and tons of flavor!
• Herbs and Spices – To add more flavor to the pre-made sauce and take this recipe from good to great we include a handful of herbs and spices including minced garlic, Italian parsley, fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, Herbs de Provence, and crushed red pepper.

How to Make Baked Spaghetti with Zoodles

Traditionally, baked spaghetti is made with pasta noodles that have to be boiled. However, for this version, instead of boiling spaghetti, we start by spiralizing zoodles. Then, we toss it all together for a low-carb baked spaghetti recipe! Here’s what to do:

How to Make Zoodles

As mentioned, you can absolutely buy pre-made zoodles to save some time. However, making them yourself is more budget-friendly and honestly a lot of fun! We both use a Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer and think it’s a great tool to have in your kitchen. However, a julienne peeler works just as well. You’ll just end up with strips instead of spirals.

Whichever tool you choose, you’ll want to chop both ends off your zucchini. Then, twist or slice your veggies, creating long spirals or thin strips that resemble pasta.

Putting It All Together

Once your zucchini has been transformed into noodles, this recipe comes together in minutes!

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Brown your meat in a skillet, adding your go-to seasonings as it cooks.
3. Add the ingredients to a baking dish, stirring to combine.
4. Bake, and garnish with fresh parmesan and basil.
5. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Do I Need to Cover My Spaghetti Bake While Cooking?

No, covering the pan with foil can lock in steam causing the zoodles to overcook and become mushy. It also prevents the cheese from becoming slightly crackly on top (which is our go-to part!).

More Common Questions about Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Zoodles

Can I use regular pasta instead of zoodles?

Yes, you can use regular spaghetti or another type of pasta if you prefer. However, using zoodles makes this recipe lower in carbohydrates.

Can I use ground beef or sausage in low-carb baked spaghetti zoodles?

You can absolutely add meat to the sauce. Just keep in mind that zoodles aren’t quite as hearty as pasta so take care not to overload the dish with too much meat.

What are some creative toppings for low-carb baked spaghetti zoodles?

Get creative! Try topping with other fresh herbs, a dollop of ricotta, or even more crushed red pepper flakes.

Can I add vegetables to low-carb baked spaghetti zoodles?

Yes you can! Peppers, mushrooms, and spinach are all tasty additions.

Make-Ahead Options

One of our go-to ways to save time is to prepare everything for this baked spaghetti ahead of time. Then, store it baked orunbaked and covered in the fridge for up to 2 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. It makes for a super speedy meal on those nights when you need to get dinner on the table fast!

Serving Suggestions

Because it’s made with vegetables, this recipe makes for a complete meal that’s super light yet filling all on its own. However, it can also be paired with speedy side dishes and desserts such as:

• Cobb Salad
• Olive Cheese Bread
• Biscoff Cake
• Atayef with Whipped Cream and Pistachios

More Spaghetti Recipes

Searching for more simple spaghetti recipes? Try out some of these fun variations that can be made with more zoodles or real spaghetti!

• Similar to this low-carb spaghetti recipe, oven baked spaghetti is made with real pasta for a viral recipe that’s here to stay.
• Speedy and simple to make, this One Pot Greek Spaghetti is one of our go-to weeknight dinners!
• The finest of both worlds, this Spaghetti Pizza Bake combines two of everyone’s go-to comfort foods into one incredible dish.
• This One Pot Spaghetti Carbonara is rich, silky, and indulgent. You’re never going to believe how simple it is to make!

the Ayyem kitchenServings: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins

A healthy twist on a classic comfort food, these Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Zoodles are speedy to make, full of flavor, and so good for you, too! Email

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked ground beef
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
• crushed red pepper to taste
• 6-7 medium zucchini spiraled
• 16 ounces pasta sauce
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a skillet, cook the beef with seasonings over medium-high heat until no longer pink. 1 cup cooked ground beef, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence, crushed red pepper
3. In a 13×9 baking dish add all the ingredients, stirring to combine. 6-7 medium zucchini, 16 ounces pasta sauce, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve immediately!

Equipment

1 Skillet1 13×9 Baking Dish

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving
| Calories: 257kcal
| Carbohydrates: 18g
| Protein: 20g
| Fat: 13g
| Saturated Fat: 4g
| Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
| Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
| Trans Fat: 1g
| Cholesterol: 51mg
| Sodium: 613mg
| Potassium: 1383mg
| Fiber: 5g
| Sugar: 12g
| Vitamin A: 1889IU
| Vitamin C: 73mg
| Calcium: 108mg
| Iron: 5mg

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