Zucchini in the spaghetti sauce recipe
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Here’s a recipe for a delicious and healthy spaghetti sauce that includes everyone’s favorite summer squash – zucchini! This sauce is hearty and packed with nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any time of day. The best part is that it’s so easy to make, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
To start, you’ll need:
1 large zucchini, diced
1 onion, diced
1 can (28 ounces) of crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) of tomato sauce
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of sugar
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy!
This sauce is so versatile – you can use it on any type of pasta, or even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or garlic bread. If you’re looking for a little extra protein, you can always add some cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the sauce. And if you want to make it even healthier, you could use whole wheat noodles or add some veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers
