Zucchini 'Pasta' With Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Zucchini 'Pasta' With Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium zucchini, diced small; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced small; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

1
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the diced zucchini and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
5
To make the pasta, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
6
Place the halved zucchini on a work surface, cut side down, and slice lengthwise into thin strips.
7
Place in the pot and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Drain well.
9
Place in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt and toss with the tomato sauce.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
11
Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium zucchini, diced small, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced small, and more.

Yes, Zucchini 'Pasta' With Fresh Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Zucchini 'Pasta' With Fresh Tomato Sauce

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