Here is a really satisfying meal you can feel good about serving! This recipe replaces traditional pasta with healthy and delicious fresh zucchini noodles, so you can indulge in it often without any guilt.

All’arrabbiata is a spicy Italian red sauce made with red pepper flakes. It is traditionally served with rigatoni or penne noodles, but here it is paired with crisp-tender spaghetti-like zucchini noodles.

If you’d like to save a little time, you can use prepared arrabbiata sauce.

However, you can make your own from scratch in less than half an hour or you can make large batches in advance, and freeze the rest for easy weeknight meals.

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If you haven’t tried purple potatoes, you are in for a real treat. These gorgeous culinary treasures are native to South America where they have long been cherished for their delicious flavor, disease resistance, and ability to survive in harsh environments.

Unlike most white-fleshed varieties, purple potatoes also pack a powerful nutritional punch due to their significant concentration of antioxidants and higher fiber content.

For this recipe, dark purple potatoes and rich golden beets are combined for a truly regal effect. It should be noted, however, that the exposed potato flesh turns brown while roasting.

For best visual results, slice the vegetables at least ½” thick and carefully remove the browned outer skins before serving. (Don’t discard! The crispy browned layer tastes delicious). Continue reading →