Best Baked Ground Beef Zucchini In Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

ZUCCHINI PASTA SAUCE WITH MEAT

Zucchini Pasta Sauce with Meat image

This zucchini pasta sauce with meat is such a hearty, flavorful meat sauce that includes zucchini and corn for extra flavor and nutrition.

Provided by Savory With Soul

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (, lean)
2 Tbsp garlic ((about 4 large cloves), minced)
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp oregano (dry (or 2 Tablespoons fresh, chopped))
2 tsp paprika (smoked (or sweet if you want less spice))
¼ tsp black pepper
6 ounces tomato paste ((one small can))
2 cups beef broth (or stock)
½ cup corn (, frozen or fresh (if using canned, drain well))
1-½ cups zucchini (chopped small)

Steps:

Cook the ground beef in a heavy skillet until browned, about 5-10 minutes, chopping and stirring often. (I love my cast iron skillet!)
When the ground beef is browned, drain off the excess fat.
With the pan on low-medium heat, add garlic, oregano, onion powder, and paprika and cook until garlic softens (about 2 minutes).
Add black pepper, tomato paste, beef broth and stir to mix together. I like to use my silicone spatula for this, but you could also use a whisk to get the tomato paste smooth.
Once mixed together, add corn and zucchini and stir in. Cover and simmer on low-medium for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While sauce is simmering, cook your pasta according to package directions. This sauce is enough for one pound of pasta.
After 20-30 minutes of simmering, uncover sauce, turn off heat, and let sit 5 minutes before serving over pasta (or mixed in if you prefer).
Enjoy with my yummy Cheese Toast and side salad for a complete, wholesome, satisfying meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 576 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED GROUND BEEF & ZUCCHINI IN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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A great comfort food recipe and a nice way to use up zucchini. Serve with a salad and some garlic bread.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 lb zucchini, 1/4 inch slice
1/3 c onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 pkg spaghetti sauce mix (1 1/2 oz)
1 3/4 c water
1 can(s) 6-oz. can tomato paste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/3 c soft bread crumbs
1 pkg 8 oz. pkg. mozzarella cheese, sliced (or shredded)

Steps:

1. Combine oil, zucchini, and onion in a skillet and saute until tender. Add mixture to a prepared 2 qt. casserole dish.
2. Brown ground beef and once browned add the envelope of spaghetti sauce mix, water, tomato paste and 1 tbsp. oil.
3. Heat ground beef mixture to boiling and then reduce heat - simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture over zucchini.
4. Combine parmesan cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top - stir to gently mix. Top with Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and slightly browned.