Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Italian zucchini sauce that enhances your pasta dishes with fresh flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole canned tomatoes
- A handful of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop the zucchini, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, then add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce the zucchini: Add cubed zucchini and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Add tomatoes and season: Pour in canned tomatoes and break them down with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Infuse with basil and cheese: In the last 5 minutes, add chopped basil and grated Parmesan.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve over pasta or use as a base for pizza or lasagna.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider whole wheat pasta or vegetable stock. This sauce can also be used as a dip or in grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: zucchini sauce, Italian sauce, vegetarian recipes, pasta sauce
