Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe
Zucchini Spaghetti - a simple, quick zucchini spaghetti recipe (pasta sauce recipe included) that is packed with flavor!
Ingredients
The Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons red wine or pomegranate juice*
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter regular or dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
The Zucchini:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups zoodles more, if desired
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Sauté: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to medium-sized saucepan and bring to medium-high heat. Add onions and 1-2 teaspoons garlic; move around pan with wooden spoon until they become fragrant - about 30 seconds.
- Simmer Sauce: Add 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 5 tablespoons red wine, 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves, 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; stir to combine. Cover and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes; feel free to simmer anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours or longer.
- Warm Zoodles: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; swirl to coat the pan. Add 6 cups zoodles (in batches if you need to) to pan and sauté until they are warmed through. Sprinkle with pinch kosher salt.
- Serve: Divide zucchini noodles between bowls and cover with sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Whole30/Paleo: use pomegranate juice instead of red wine if you are concerned with Paleo/Whole30.
- Parmesan Cheese: if you aren't worried about Whole30/Paleo and don't have a dairy allergy, feel free to add some grated parmesan cheese on top!
- Sauce Storage: once it has cooled you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months (it will expand as it freezes so make sure to leave room).
- Zoodle Storage: If you are going to store zoodles I would recommend doing so before you cook them - cooked zoodles don't tend to store very well.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1254IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 5mg
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