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I love pasta. I could eat it every day. Spaghetti, gemelli, cavatappi, pappardelle… Every beautiful shape has a way of making my mouth water, and I always want seconds. If only carbs weren't fattening. But they are, and I'm not getting any younger. With metabolism slowing down, the older I get, all I have to do is look at a ravioli, and I gain five pounds.

I'm always looking for ways to capture the taste I'm craving in a slightly leaner manner. Tonight I was craving spaghetti Bolognese. Hence, we introduce Bolognese over zucchini noodles.

Zucchini noodles are such a fantastic way to make a pasta dish skinny. They're nice and light, and super lean. Lightly sautéed in olive oil with a bit of garlic, salt, and pepper is all they need.

And the Bolognese meat sauce gives this plate an excellent hearty balance. Using 93% lean ground beef allows it to be filling without all the guilt. You can even use ground turkey. So, when you're craving pasta but trying to watch your carbs, give this dish a try.