Beef Bolognese
over Spaghetti with Zucchini Ribbons & Parmesan
A big bowl of pasta never fails to satisfy—it’s quick, carby, comforting, and our go-to no matter the weather. When you add bites of Italian pork sausage, tender zucchini ribbons, and Parmesan to the equation, you’ve reached another level of deliciousness entirely. Ready to enjoy bite after bite of twirly spaghetti cloaked in this flavor-boosted Bolognese? We thought so.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
1 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Zucchini
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 tablespoon
Tuscan Heat Spice
14 ounce
Marinara Cup
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Peel and mince garlic. Trim ends from zucchini. Using a peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons, rotating as you go, until you get to the seedy core; discard core.
• Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
• While pasta cooks, remove sausage from casing if necessary; discard casing. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. • Stir in garlic and Tuscan Heat Spice; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Swap in chicken sausage or ground beef for pork sausage.
• Add marinara to pan with sausage mixture, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until flavors meld and sauce has slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes.
• Add drained spaghetti, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) to pan with sauce. Toss to thoroughly combine. • Separate zucchini ribbons with your hands, then stir into pasta until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until spaghetti is thoroughly coated in sauce.
• Divide pasta between bowls; top with Parmesan and serve.
Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it needed more seasoning or spice for deeper flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with zucchini ribbons adding a fresh touch to this classic pasta dish.
- Suggestions: Consider sautéing zucchini separately or cutting into smaller pieces for better texture and flavor integration.
- Leftovers: Generous portions often provided tasty leftovers, with some able to stretch the meal for multiple servings.
- Spice level: The Tuscan Heat Spice received mixed reviews; adjust amount to taste for preferred level of heat 🌶️.
