Description
Master the art of AIP Spaghetti and Herb Meat Sauce with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy a flavorful, family-friendly meal without compromise.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground AIP-compliant meat (beef, lamb, or pork)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, 1 diced and 2 grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small beet, cooked and pureed (about 1/4 cup)
- 4 cups AIP-compliant bone broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 tbsp dried)
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- Pinch ground ginger or mace (optional, for warmth)
- 12 oz AIP-friendly pasta (sweet potato, cassava, or konjac noodles)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Finely dice onion, celery, and 1 carrot. Mince garlic. Grate the other 2 carrots. Chop fresh herbs.
- Brown Meat: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and brown thoroughly, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat, remove meat, and set aside.
- Build Sauce Base: Add more oil if needed. Sauté diced onion, celery, and 1 diced carrot for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Color & Body: Stir in grated carrots and pureed beet. Cook for a few minutes.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in bone broth, scraping any browned bits from the pot. Add bay leaves, chopped herbs, sea salt, and optional ground ginger/mace. Return browned meat to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Develop Flavors: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes (up to 1 hour +) for rich flavor. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Cook Pasta & Serve: While sauce simmers, cook AIP pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Serve pasta with generous spoonfuls of herb meat sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 mins