Italian Zucchini Sauce: A Healthy Twist for Your Family Meals
A delicious Italian Zucchini Sauce that is healthy and perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded zucchini and cook until softened.
- Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve over pasta or as a dip with bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian Zucchini Sauce, healthy, family meals