Having a quick and nutrition-dense meal is what we all strive for. I’ve got a few things I do to preserve nutritional values of the foods we consume and to expedite a lunch or dinner or even a snack. One of my favorite things is my OXO spiralizer I use to prep up fresh and quick recipes. Check one of my favorite Zucchini Salad with Tahini Sauce.
However if you’d like something on a warmer side, here’s what you can do and improvise with the same old friend spiralizer and a couple of cans of tomatoes. Make this tomato sauce as a double batch and freeze! Any time you need something saucy, you’ll have it in your freezer.
Zucchini Pasta With Fast Tomato Sauce
Zucchini Pasta With Fast Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- SAUSE
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3-4 canned tomatoes, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
- Freshly grated Parmesan or other cheese, to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley or basil for garnish
ZUCCHINI PASTA
Instructions
- Put the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add tomatoes. Salt and pepper the mixture to your liking.
- Cook the above mixture until tomatoes break down and the mixtures thickens a bit, 10-15 minutes.
- Add the spiralized zucchini pasta noodles, toss to combine with the sauce, and cook for 3-4 minutes . Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add water if your pasta and sauce are a bit thick.
- Add cheese and fresh herbs when plating.
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14 thoughts on “Zucchini Pasta With Fast Tomato Sauce”
This looks delicious! I could of had this for lunch instead of the meatloaf, but it was not on the menu!!! 🙂
I want to try this as a replacement for the unhealthy pasta we’re eating. I always prefer a healthier alternative and hopefully my family will agree as long as I keep the food delicious!
Ronnie,
I was pleasantly surprised when I tried zucchini pasta myself that it doesn’t actually taste like a veggie!
It takes on the tastes of the sauces we serve with it.
When I used with cold dressing, it is a cool salad.
When I use a hot tomato sauce, it becomes an amazingly delicious pasta for all of us.
You gotta experiment with this veggie. It has changed my life. Literally.
I bough some Zucchini pasta last week from my local Trader Joe’s and made it with a veggie saute and pesto. It was truly delicious and I had to keep reminding myself it wasn’t pasta… Loved it.
I first appreciated Zucchini pasta when I started my diet! I think it’s awesome that you’re sharing this recipe, it’s easy to make and it’s super healthy. It fits my diet perfectly.
I love how healthy options are tasting good these days. That wasn’t the case when I was young. It’s nice to see the change.
This such a healthy and delicious recipe. This is a perfect recipe for my family,I’ll try this.
Looks yummy! And the dish is quite easy to make, thanks for sharing the recipe!
I am in love with zucchini pasta. It makes for such a great substitute!
I hear such great things about using zucchini instead of pasta, but I’ve never tried it. I really should learn how to make it!
Scott,
Nothing really difficult. The trick is a spiralizer!
I’ve seen those for sale, but haven’t sprung for one yet. I guess the trick is not to cook it too long, right?
I am always trying to get more veggies into the meals that I prepare. Your Zucchini Pasta With Fast Tomato Sauce looks and sounds perfect for my family! Yummy!
Yummo!!! You have no idea how much I’m drooling. I’m soooooo making this!!