ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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Gluten Free Zucchini “Pasta” mixed with a quick and easy tomato sauce! A healthy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 zucchinis (about 4 cups), cut into thin noodles with a vegetable slicer
1 T extra virgin olive oil
½ c onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ c crushed tomatoes
⅛ t dried oregano
⅛ t red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 T basil, chopped

Parmesan cheese, for garnish if desired

Directions:

1. Place zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow the zucchini noodles to drain. Toss and squeeze out any extra moisture. Set aside.
2. Heat oil to a large saucepan. 
3. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
4. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add zucchini noodles to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
7. Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese.
8. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

NOTE:

Original recipe from chefsavvy.com. Please do not publish my recipe or pictures without linking back to the original post. Thank you!