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Paleo Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles {GF, Paleo, Low Cal, Low Carb}

Published: Mar 21, 2018 · Modified: Nov 21, 2019 by Megan

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This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Just letting you know, this Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles recipe was originally published in April 2016. I retested, rephotographed and updated the content for you. Hope you enjoy it!

Calling all pasta lovers! If you love spaghetti but need a lighter, low carb alternative, then you can breathe a sigh of relief because I've got you covered today.

You are gonna love this Healthy Turkey Spaghetti is made with zucchini noodles! I don't remember exactly when zoodles became such a staple in my dinners, but I sure wish it would have happened a lot sooner. And no, I don't mean I wish I would have been doing it sooner because it was what all the cool foodie kids were doing either.

You see I don't do complicated dinners. In fact, if you've been around here for awhile then you know very well that I don't do complicated anything. I don't have the time or the energy. Who does really? This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Spoiler alert! Spiralizing is uncomplicated. It may look all pretty and fancy and fun (<- which it is), but it's one of the easiest ways to prep veggies. Easier than cutting, chopping, slicing or roasting! It's even easier than making pasta. How many times have you waited forever for water to boil only to burn the meal or the meal ends up cold waiting for the pasta to get done?

Yeah, too much effort coordinating those things. Much easier to toss zoodles into a pot with the entire meal and have everything ready at the same time. Plus there's less pots to clean. See I'm saving you all kinds of time here!

This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

I'm actually surprised zoodles haven't become popular at restaurants. How fun would a Zoodle restaurant be? Maybe one day for my dream cafe.

But I digress... this Low Carb Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles recipe has been a go-to dinner of mine on those crazy days when I'm rushing around like a chicken with my head cut off and have nothing to eat for dinner. It's one of those meals I make ALL THE TIME.

This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

All you do is brown the turkey, add marinara, spices, spinach and zoodles and BAM! Dinner is served in 10 minutes and you will have a happy belly full of goodness! You want to hear the best part? Besides the fact that it's so ridiculously easy, it also tastes like spaghetti. Pasta without the pasta! 

A spaghetti that's Paleo friendly and gluten free. You can't beat this 30 minute meal friends.

P.S. Dear lords of the dictionary will you please recognize "zoodle" as a real word and stop changing it to doodle or noodle. Thanks!

This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles

Megan Olson
This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that's low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and that takes 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 zucchini spiralized
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast or meat of choice
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
  • Add turkey breast, garlic, bell pepper and seasonings. Use a meat masher up the meat and cook until just browned 4-5 minutes.
  • Next add baby spinach and crushed tomatoes. Cook another 3 minutes then add zoodles to the skillet.
  • Using a tongs, stir in the zucchini noodles. Cook another 2-3 minutes until the zucchini are a slightly tender. You still want them to have a crunch.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. I recommend for storing you store the zucchini noodles separately so if you know you are not eating the full meal, leave some out. The zucchini noodles soften 1 minute on high in a microwave.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 15.5gProtein: 31.5gFat: 5.2gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 57.8mgSodium: 378mgFiber: 5.1gSugar: 8.1g
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This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles is pasta without the pasta! A SUPER simple one pan dinner that’s low calorie, low carb, Paleo, gluten free and takes just 10 minutes to make. This will soon be your go-to week night dinner! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. I Love Teaching Kindergarten says

    April 29, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Thanks for this super easy recipe. I’m gradually changing over to a healthier lifestyle & quick, simple and delicious is a win win for me!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 30, 2018 at 9:28 am

      Glad you liked it. It's one of my favs!

      Reply
  2. Keith says

    October 31, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Hi Megan. My wife (married 37 yrs) and I started eating much healthier about 6 months ago. I have highish BP and we decided eating no processed food, low carb, little red meat and a ton of veggies was the way to go. Its proven to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. Anyway just wanted to we absolutely loved the Turkey Zoodle recipe! In fact this was the recipe that convinced us to get the Oxo Spiralizer.

    Thanks much.

    Keith and Kathy

    Illinois

    Reply
  3. Lorraine says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    Oh, Megan...thank you, thank you, thank you! I just used my spiralizer for the first time...didn't know what I was doing!! I used your recipe because I didn't think my husband would go for a no-meat zoodle dish. It was delicious! I'm actually shocked as I was very skeptical! Give up my beloved pasta?? I thought that was crazy talk!! Lol!! I didn't even miss the "real" spaghetti noodles!! I'm on Weight Watchers and this a perfect addition to our weekly dinner options. Thanks so much!! Lorraine

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  4. AAllen says

    April 05, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Can you tell me how much is in a serving? Is it a cup? 1 1/2 cup? Just checking cause I count calories and I am unsure how much to serve myself. Thanks A

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 05, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      I don't know the specific measurement. I divide the meal into 5 equal containers and that's how I portion it.

      Reply
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