Zucchini Marinara

4-6 Servings

BOOKMARK

DELICIOUS

N/A

Excellent source of Iron

Excellent source of Vitamin C

Good source of Calcium

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 4g, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 5g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sodium 840mg

Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez

2 lbs. zucchini, unpeeled, washed, and sliced thin

1 large onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tsp. sweet basil

1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil

½ tsp. salt or to taste

½ tsp. of ground black pepper or to taste

1 [28 oz.] cans of stewed tomatoes

1 [8 oz.] can of tomato sauce, prepared marinara, or pasta sauce

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1: Add oil to 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, then the stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
5: Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for half an hour, stirring occasionally.
6: Serve hot or cold.
7: Optional: Dress it up with cheese or serve with some crusty bread.
8: This is a family recipe started by my grandmother and mother. They were both fantastic cooks and would experiment with using whatever was left in the pantry or fridge, and could stretch a food budget like nobody’s business!