1packagehearts of palm noodles9-14 oz - Depending on brand and size
1mediumzucchini or yellow squashdiced
1lbground beef
24ozlow carb pasta sauce
1tspitalian seasoning
1tspgarlic powder
1/4tspred pepper flakesoptional
Salt and Pepper to taste
parmesean cheeseoptional
Instructions
Start with getting 3 quarts of water in a large pot and put on stove to boil (for hearts of palm noodles).
While waiting for boiling water, in a large skillet heat your olive oil or avocado oil, saute onion and zucchini or squash until onions are translucent and zucchini is soft.
Add in ground beef and salt and pepper for seasoning.
If using beef with higher fat, once beef is all browned, strain out the fat and put beef and onion mix back in skillet.
Add spaghetti sauce to skillet with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) stir and put on low heat, add lid.
Toss rinsed palmini noodles into boiling water. Let boil for 10-15 minutes
I usually pull one out at the 10 minute mark and use my fingernails to see if I can easily break it, when I can, that is when I know they are good. Once noodles are tender toss in the meat sauce and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.
once plated, add some parmesean cheese and serve. YUM!
Notes
As you can see- I add a zucchini or squash in this recipe. This is completely optional; however, I like being able to add extra veggies when I can. I sometimes even add chopped up spinach. When veggies are chopped up small, the kids (and husband) don't even know they are in there. We like this recipe just as it is; however, sometimes I like to add garlic cheese bread. Check out that recipe