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Shaved Zucchini with Garden Tomato Sauce

Our shaved zucchini with garden tomato sauce recipe is a great way to use fresh produce from your garden. Plus, it's a mouthwatering vegetarian option!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ~30 garden ripe plum tomatoes
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 9 cloves of garlic 3 minced, 6 whole
  • ~60 basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoon of garlic powder to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoon italian seasoning to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the tomatoes and remove any stems.
    ~30 garden ripe plum tomatoes
  • Heat the oil in a larger sauce pan and sauté the onion and garlic.
    2 onions chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 9 cloves of garlic
  • While the onion is cooking, puree the tomatoes, basil leaves, and garlic cloves in the blender. You may have to do two batches depending on how large your blender is. The puree will look pink. That's ok, it will darken while cooking.
    ~60 basil leaves, Kosher salt, 1-2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1-2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • Add the puree to the pot with the onions and bring to a boil while stirring. Once boiled, lower to a simmer and cook all day. I'd say at least 4-5 hours.
  • Stir occasionally, and after a few hours taste test and add the dry spices.

Shaved Zucchini

  • Using a potato peeler shave the zucchini making strips.
  • Now you can prepare these one of two ways. Bring a pot of water to a boil and flash cook for about 30 seconds or sauté with a bit of olive oil or non-stick spray.
  • I did it over medium-high heat, tossing continuously. If you like them softer you can add a splash of water as well.
  • Pile the cooked zucchini on a plate..
  • and top with you homemade sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 249mgPotassium: 2494mgFiber: 14gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 8559IUVitamin C: 143mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Tomato, Zucchini
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