Description
A simple homemade sauce that elevates your everyday dishes with a burst of flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by washing and dicing the zucchini, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions for 5 minutes until translucent; then add garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced zucchini and sauté for 7-10 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, blend the sauce until smooth, and stir in chopped basil.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, as a pizza base, or with grilled chicken.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer. Adjust seasoning to taste throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sauce, zucchini, Italian, vegetarian, quick recipe, healthy
