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Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Tomato Zucchini Pasta

This Tomato Zucchini Pasta combines tender zucchini and fresh tomatoes for a simple yet elegant dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 cups
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 8 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • hot cooked pasta
  • optional: torn fresh oregano leaves and shredded Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta; if desired, top with oregano and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This recipe was developed after planting too many zucchini in the garden and has become a family favorite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword dinner, easy, Healthy, pasta, Tomato Zucchini Pasta, Vegetarian
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