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

March 21, 2018

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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 Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles!

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 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!

P.S. Dear Google will you please recognize “zoodle” as a real word and stop changing it to doodle or noodle. Ok?!?

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Turkey Spaghetti Zoodles

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!
Author Megan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 221 kcal
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
5 from 4 votes
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce I use an organic, no salt added, low sugar one
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
  2. Add turkey breast, garlic, bell pepper and seasonings. Using a spatula break up the meat and cook until just browned 4-5 minutes.
  3. Next add baby spinach and marinara sauce and cook another 3 minutes then add zoodles to the skillet.
  4. Using a tongs, stir zoodles into the sauce. Cook another 2-3 minutes to make the zucchini a little tender.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Recipe Notes

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Course Dinner
Keyword low calorie spaghetti, low carb spaghetti, paleo spaghetti, turkey zoodles, zoodle, zoodles
Nutrition facts per serving (1serving)
Calories 221 kcal
Fat 5.2 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 57.8 mg
Sodium 378 mg
Potassium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 15.5 g
Fiber 5.1 g
Sugar 8.1 g
Protein 31.5 g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 %
Iron 0 %

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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. Blair says

    April 15, 2016 at 5:17 am

    I’m with you — no time for fancy or complicated meals! I have zoodles on our meal plan for next week, because the kids even have fun eating them. I bet this version is delicious, and I love the short list of ingredients!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      I bet it’s a good way to get them to eat their veggies!

      Reply
  2. rachel @ athleticavocado says

    April 15, 2016 at 5:29 am

    I literally use my spiralizer 4 times per week so I am all about this dish! So quick, easy and delish!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Wow! Good for you!

      Reply
  3. Taylor @ Food Faith FItness says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:00 am

    I have been OBSESSED with zucchini noodles lately. They are just SO perfect for spring time eats! Love that you added turkey for some lean protein too!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      They’re so versatile. Great for a quick meal. Thanks girl!

      Reply
  4. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:27 am

    I’m trying to figure out how to go as a zoodle for Halloween. They are my life.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      I will have to think on that one & get back to you!

      Reply
  5. Taylor says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Love my spiralizer!!! Zucchini and sweet potatoes are my favorite veggies to spiralize!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      I haven’t done sweet potatoes enough. I really need to get on that. Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
    • GG says

      July 17, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Hi, can you recommend a sturdy spiralizer without a thousand pieces??? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        July 17, 2016 at 7:27 am

        I added the one I use to the recipe card!

        Reply
  6. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    April 15, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I’ve been doing a 1/2 and 1/2 noodle/zucchini noodle combo for us. Vegas won’t give up the pasta (and I love it too), but it helps add some more volume without filling up on a cup of noodles.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      You are such a good wife!

      Reply
  7. Michele @ Paleo Running Mommai says

    April 15, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Simple and delicious -love it! I like that the zoodles aren’t cooked too long, in fact it looks like the perfect amount for just the right texture.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Yes! It’s better that way otherwise they get really soggy.

      Reply
  8. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I cant believe this recipe serves 5 for you! When I make zoodles for my boyfriend, we use upwards of 4-5 zucchinis just for the two of us….

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      You eat half a package of turkey by yourself at one time? That would be what you would be doing if you ate half of this recipe in one sitting. This recipe makes a ton of food. There is no way I could eat half. If you were only eating zucchini and sauce then yes, but otherwise it would be too much food in one sitting.

      Reply
  9. Debbie says

    April 16, 2016 at 11:13 am

    These look yummy (though I’d use the fake ground turkey 🙂 ). I love Zoodles!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 16, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Fake works too!

      Reply
  10. Sana says

    April 16, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Zoodles are on my meal plan for the week. I am going to make this recipe with ground chicken! It’s going to be awesome!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Oh ground chicken is an awesome idea. I need to try that sometime too!

      Reply
  11. Jesica @rUnladylike says

    April 17, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love zoodles!!! Thanks for the dinner inspiration! Pinned and making this tonight! xo

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:06 am

      YAY! Hope you love it as much as I do!

      Reply
  12. Julie says

    April 17, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    Made this tonight. Tremendous!!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 17, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  13. Amanda Lerom says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I’m in the process of totally changing the way I eat. I’m going to miss the hearty meals but this will be a perfect substitute for carb-loaded pasta and a great wait to fit in the daily serving of veggies. Making this tonight!!

    Reply
  14. Brenda says

    February 17, 2017 at 7:11 am

    Can someone recommend a good “sprializer” I would love to try some recipes….especially this one!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      February 17, 2017 at 8:40 am

      The link to the spiralizer was directly under the recipe. Did you miss it or did it not work? Here it is again -> http://amzn.to/2lr45Q8

      Reply
  15. AAllen says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    This sounds like a great recipe! Can you tell me how much is a serving? It says 221 calories per serving and this is great info, but I’m interested in how much is the actual serving. Is it 1 cup…2 cups…ect…ect….thanks so much

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 21, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      I don’t measure out the servings by cup so I’m really not sure. I pre-portion all my food by diving into individual containers.

      Reply
  16. AAllen says

    April 5, 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 5, 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
  17. 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

    Reply
  18. 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
  19. 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

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