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Zucchini Marinara

A classic tomato-based sauce with garlic, basil, onion, and zucchini squash.
Recipe by By Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez
Close up shot of a pan with sliced zucchini in marinara sauce. Pan is garnished with basil leaves.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.12
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal1 hour
Prep 10 minutes Cook 50 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 50 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2 pounds zucchini unpeeled and sliced thin
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sweet basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • One (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • One (8-ounce) can tomato sauce or prepared marinara or pasta sauce
  • Parmesan cheese grated (optional)

Directions

  1. Add oil to a large sauce pan and heat on medium high.
  2. Stir in chopped garlic, onions, and zucchini, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and the zucchini sweats, about 20 minutes.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add in the sweet basil, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  5. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for half an hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread. Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1.5 cup
  • Sodium840mg
  • Calories130
  • Carbohydrates22g
  • Fiber5g
  • Fat4g
  • Protein5g
Serving: 1.5 cupCalories: 130calCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSodium: 840mgFiber: 5g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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