Overflowing with seasonal tomatoes, this hearty Summer Bolognese gluten free spaghetti is sure to please. This classic, simple meat-based ragù sauce is brimming with summer produce and is pure comfort food when served over gluten free spaghetti, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market, all opinions, recipe and photography are my own.
There's nothing like a bowl of summer bolognese.
Ragù alla bolognese is a delicious, traditional Italian dish that is fit for a king, yet total comfort food.
This thick sauce is typically full of ground meat, onions, celery and carrots all combined and cooked into a mouthwatering tomato base.
Bolognese is one of those sauces that everyone's grandmother made this way or that. There are so many variations, but they all tend to have that authentic, traditional base.
Seasonal produce is the best when it comes to homemade sauces!
There's just nothing like the flavor of fresh, vine ripe, summer tomatoes and beautiful, vibrant fresh herbs like basil and Italian parsley. Garlic is also abundant this time of the year and this sauce has a lot of it!
I don't know about you, but I LOVE fresh herbs! I think they add a wonderful flavor component to any dish.
Fresh herbs are especially wonderful in homemade sauces in my opinion. Dried herbs are fine too, but there's something about fresh herbs. It's like they add in layers of flavor and you just can't get that layered vibrant flavor from using dried herbs.
You'll find fresh basil and Italian parsley, LOTS of fresh garlic, onion, juicy summer tomatoes, celery, carrots, mushrooms {which are optional, but highly recommended}, a little bit of organic bacon and a lot of grass-fed ground beef in this summer bolognese.
There's also another common, traditional ingredient in this ragù sauce - milk. It sounds weird, but it's pretty standard. To make it Paleo-friendly, use coconut milk or a creamy nut milk like almond or cashew milk.
This rich, summer bolognese gluten free spaghetti is full of summer goodness and hearty, organic meat.
I'm so excited because this delectable summer bolognese is featured in Sprouts Brand's 7 Gluten-Free Recipes to Get Cookin guide!
Sprouts reached out to several of their favorite bloggers to help develop a guide for those looking to begin their gluten-free journey, as well as those that currently maintain a gluten-free diet.
The recipe guide was created to serve as a great resource to discover new ways to cook and prepare classic gluten-free meals.
It's full of some flavorful meals that are easy to make and sure to please members of the family who are not used to gluten free foods. The recipe guide is free, so make sure to check it out!
The summer bolognese gluten free spaghetti is jam-packed with summer goodness!
Do you have Sprouts Farmers Markets where you live? They have a wonderful produce department in their stores, you can even find some great organic produce too! It's that time of the year for beautiful, vibrant, delicious, summer produce!
Where to Find Sprouts Farmers Markets
Sprouts Farmers Markets can be found in many states! Right now stores are open in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Florida and North Carolina.
Sprouts Farmers Market is a natural foods grocery store that focuses on healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle. Their store is packed with hundreds of top quality organic Sprouts Brand items, non-GMO, gluten free, Paleo, grass-fed, dairy free and seasonal items.
I love that Sprouts Farmers Market is an everyday grocery store with a local, home-town feel. Plus they sell so many organic and natural food items, and you know I'm all about that!
They offer great savings too! If you head over to their site, you can check out their clip and save mobile coupons!
You can also check out lots of healthy, seasonal and delicious recipes featuring Sprouts Brand products over at their Sprouts Brand blog.
Check out these other delicious recipes that I've created for Sprouts Farmers Market too: Grain Free Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts, One Pan Roasted Chicken with Citrus Beets, Healthy Orange Cacao Black Bean Tacos and Healthy Rice Cake Topping Ideas.
Don't miss out on all of those beautiful summer tomatoes! Grab a bunch of them, plus some fresh herbs at your local Sprouts Farmers Market and make a delicious summer bolognese!
Summer Bolognese Gluten Free Spaghetti
Summer Bolognese Gluten Free Spaghetti
Overflowing with seasonal tomatoes, this hearty Summer Bolognese gluten free spaghetti is sure to please. This classic, simple meat-based ragù sauce is brimming with summer produce and is pure comfort food when served over gluten free spaghetti, zoodles or spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
- 4 oz organic bacon, diced
- ¼ cup butter or ghee, melted or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced – optional
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 9 fresh garlic cloves, minced or grated (approx. 1 garlic bulb)
- 2 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 cup organic chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 ½ cup organic milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ cup diced tomatoes – fresh or jar (with liquid)
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon mineral-rich salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Gluten free spaghetti, cooked according to manufacturer’s instructions (See Notes)
- Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano – for garnish
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan or pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until crispy. Remove bacon from bacon grease and transfer to a plate, set aside.
- Using the same sauce pan or pot, discard any bacon grease (a little leftover is fine) and add healthy fat of choice, melt over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften a bit. Add the celery and carrots, and stir occasionally for another 7 minutes until the onions and mushrooms start to lightly caramelize. Add the garlic, stirring occasionally and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the reserved bacon, broth, milk of choice, tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 7 minutes, just until all of the flavors come together.
- While your sauce is simmering, prepare your gluten free spaghetti according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Combine and toss the spaghetti and sauce together – or – add a small portion of the sauce to the spaghetti, give it a good toss, then ladle the remaining sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately topped with freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano.
Notes
- For a Paleo-friendly or grain-free version, use zucchini zoodles or spaghetti squash instead of the gluten free pasta.
- For a dairy-free version, make sure to use a non-dairy milk like coconut milk or a creamy nut milk like cashew or almond milk.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 580Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1376mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 50g
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Lindsey Dietz
Spaghetti is classic comfort food for me! That sauce is beautiful!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! 🙂 Comfort foods are the best!
Joni Gomes
Yummoo! I know what I am having for dinner this week! THIS!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
🙂 hope you get to enjoy some!
Linda Spiker
This is my husband's all time favorite meal. He sends his regards:)
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Love that! Thanks Linda! 🙂
Renee Kohley
Yum yum yum! Our tomatoes will be turning and ready to pick here in the next few weeks - can't wait! That pasta looks amazing!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Renee! 🙂 Enjoy those summer tomatoes!
Yang
My husband could eat this every day 🙂 Summer time means fresh herbs from the garden. This pasta is perfect!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Love fresh summer herbs! 🙂
Raia
I've never had bolognese before, but I love all those veggies and herbs in it! Yum!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
It's a yummy one if you enjoy meat sauces 🙂
Irena Macri
Wish I had a Sprouts market near me! Those noodles look like a great choice, and I loooove the addition of bacon in the bol! Going to have to give this a test run with my tomatoes 😉
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Gotta love that bacon 😉 I hope you get to enjoy some Irena!
Tina
DAANG girl! This looks delicious!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Aww thanks Tina! 🙂
Hope
You can't beat a good bolognese and this one looks and sounds delicious. Bolognese is one of my little boy's favourite meals! I love all of the fresh herbs and that you have given gluten free and paleo options - perfect!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Aww I love that Bolognese is one of his favorites 🙂
The Food Hunter
Pinning I'll be making this soon
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Enjoy it! 🙂
Danielle
I love Sprouts!! This bolognese looks amazing yet so simple... thanks for offering a nice, healthy, easy, gluten-free meal. <3
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Danielle! 🙂 They're a great store!
Corrine
Total comfort food indeed! This recipe sounds wonderful! I'll have to try that milk trick, I don't think I've seen that before!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
It's so delicious 🙂 I hope you get to make some.
Jessica - Nutritioulicious
This looks so good! What a perfect weeknight dinner for summer!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Summer inspired dinners are the best! 🙂
Jean
Looks SO good! I think I need to check out that sauce the next time I'm at Sprouts!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Jean! 🙂
Carol Little R.H.
mmmmm this looks so delicious!
I appreciate that you offer choices for GF or dairy free options too!
Thanks Em.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Carol! 🙂
Kari
A big ole bowl of summer comfort food is just what I need right now, and I love the additions of mushrooms in there!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Kari! Wish I could send you some. My family loves mushrooms, love that bite to them 🙂
Holley ThePrimalDesire
I love so much about this, fresh herbs, extra veggies, and am excited to try the milk variation! It'll be coconut milk!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Holley! I'm the coconut milk version in my house too 😉
Carrie Forrest
This looks amazing! I want some of this in my belly for dinner!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! 🙂 Hope you get to enjoy a yummy dinner.
Kelly Bejelly
This is a great comfort food recipes! Love it!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks! 🙂
ChihYu
These look simply amazing !!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thank you! 🙂
Cristina Curp
Nothing like a big bowl of pasta <3
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
LOL so true! 🙂
Darryl Edwards
A gluten free spaghetti - I'm officially excited about the prospect thank you!!!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
🙂 thanks Darryl!
Katja`
OK... you had me at bacon. This looks delish. I love Sprouts Market too!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Thanks Katja! They're a great market! 🙂
Kelly
This looks divine! I love that there's bacon in it!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
Gotta love that bacon! 😉