ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

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"I came up with this recipe after planting too many zucchini plants in our vegetable garden," writes Joy Turner of Amherst, Ohio. "My husband loved it the first time I served it and now we make it quite often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
8 large tomatoes, chopped
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Brian Lewis
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This sauce is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Maureen Tshepiso
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This sauce is so flavorful and versatile! I love that I can use it on pasta, chicken, or fish.


Mary Jhoy ROMERO
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This sauce is a great summer staple. It's light, refreshing, and it's perfect for any occasion.


PORAN BABU Tripura
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up summer produce and it's a delicious and healthy meal.


Gaurav Dhiman
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so flavorful! I love that it's a healthy way to get my vegetables in.


Al Zaide
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to sneak some vegetables into your meal.


Samran Jamil
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a delicious and healthy meal.


Grace Glaser
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I'm so glad I tried this sauce. It's now one of my favorites!


Louis Sabin
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile.


Sarah Colon
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer produce and it's a delicious and healthy meal.


Bir Bahadur
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This sauce is a great summer staple. It's light, refreshing, and it's perfect for any occasion.


gautam pandit
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I love that this sauce is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


marwat lakki
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.


Raging Richie
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this sauce is amazing! The zucchini is cooked perfectly and it adds a nice sweetness to the sauce.


Cheeseburger Yi
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of zucchini and tomatoes.


MommyPrepper Rae_Rae
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this sauce is a great option. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for summer.


Chris Lee
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so flavorful! I love that it's a healthy way to get my veggies in.


haq bhao cloth0
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit with my family! The zucchini and tomatoes add a nice sweetness to the sauce, and the herbs give it a complex flavor.


Pam Lemus
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This zucchini tomato pasta sauce is a great way to use up summer produce. It's also a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional tomato sauce.