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5 from 3 votes

Lexi's Meat Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 large organic carrot stalks chopped
  • 1 lb. organic grass-fed beef or ground turkey
  • 1 15 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz. can organic tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil more for garnish
  • Optional: Serve with fresh parmesan
  • Optional: Garnish with fresh Basil

Instructions

  • In a medium sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add onion, carrots, and peppers to saucepan. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
  • Add meat to saucepan and let cook until brown and no pink remains.
  • Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spices, and 1 tablespoon fresh basil to the pan and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and remove from heat.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in zucchini noodles and red pepper flakes and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 34.2g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 722mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 11.2g