Zucchini Noodles With Crushed Tomato Sauce
This is a new spin on the classic veggie noodles with tomato sauce. Stir fresh spiralized zucchini into this homemade sauce that is a more economical and healthier option than store bought!
Ingredients
- Zucchini Noodles
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp (35 mL) olive oil, divided
- 5 cups (1.25 L) zucchini noodles (see cook's tips)
- Sauce
- 1 small carrot, peeled
- 6 garlic cloves, pressed
- ½ tsp (2 mL) dried basil leaves
- ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (2 mL) dried red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz./794 g) crushed tomatoes, undrained
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 2 oz. (60 g) Parmesan cheese, finely grated (½ cup/125 mL), plus additional for topping (optional)
Directions
- Heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil in 12" (30-cm) Brilliance Nonstick Weeknight Skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. Add the zucchini; and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat. Remove the zucchini; drain well and press down with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture; set aside.
- For the sauce, grate the carrot with the Adjustable Double Grater using the fine grate.
- Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the garlic, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes: cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the carrot, tomatoes with their juices, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat for 12-14 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the zucchini noodles and cheese to the skillet and toss to coat. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Top with additional cheese, if you'd like.
Yield:
- 4 servings of 1½ cups (375 mL)
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugars 11 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 5 g
Cook's Tips:
You can make zucchini noodles by using 5 medium zucchinis, with the ends trimmed and cut into halves or thirds. Spiralize with the fettucine blade on a veggie spiralizer.
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for an easy weeknight meal.