Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky...
Have you ever blown up a spaghetti squash in the microwave? I have. Multiple times. I don't recommend it. It's quite the mess to clean up. And the noise? Will likely make you jump.
I kept seeing people say to just cook the whole spaghetti squash in the microwave. Don't bother cutting it, they said, it's so quick and easy, they raved.
Ya, no. I blow it up.
So. You've been warned. If you do dare to put the thing whole in your microwave, at least make sure you have the camera set up...
Oh, and maybe poke a "vent" hole in it very carefully with a knife.
Paleo (Whole30) Spaghetti with Meat Sauce:
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash2 lbs lean grass-fed ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can organic tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons organic basil
2 teaspoons organic oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon organic granulated garlic
Directions
"Noodles"
Cut the stem off the spaghetti squash and then cut the squash in half length-wise. Remove seeds.
Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes. "Noodles" should come out easily with a fork and be tender, but not mushy.
Sauce
Heat your skillet to medium and add the grass-fed ground beef. Brown until cooked through and add in the chopped onions and spices. Cook 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Cook 10 more minutes, stirring often.
Serve the spaghetti squash "noodles" topped with meat sauce. YUM!
paleo, gluten-free, low carb, dairy-free, Whole30
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Paleo Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
prep time: 5 minscook time: 20 minstotal time: 25 mins
Super easy paleo spaghetti recipe. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and so much healthier with spaghetti squash instead of regular pasta.
ingredients:
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 pounds lean grass-fed ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can organic tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper
- 3 teaspoons organic sweet basil
- 2 teaspoons organic oregano
- 1 teaspoon organic onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon organic granulated garlic
instructions:
- Cut the stem off the spaghetti squash and then cut the squash in half length-wise. Remove seeds.
- Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes. "Noodles" should come out easily with a fork and be tender, but not mushy.
- While the squash is in the microwave, heat you skillet to medium. Add the grass-fed ground beef. Brown until cooked through and add in the chopped onions and spices. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Cook 10 more minutes, stirring often.
- Serve the spaghetti squash "noodles" topped with meat sauce.
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Let me know if you try it!
