Description
A bright and simple sauce made with tender zucchini, sweet onion, garlic, and crushed tomatoes, perfect for pasta or grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Measure and chop the zucchini, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Open the can of crushed tomatoes and have the herbs ready.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped zucchini and cook until it becomes tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat. For a smoother sauce, mash some of the zucchini or pulse briefly with an immersion blender. Serve hot over pasta or grilled chicken, garnished with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg