ZUCCHINI TOMATO SAUCE WITH FAT SPAGHETTI

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Zucchini Tomato Sauce with Fat Spaghetti image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup EVOO
3 small, firm zucchini, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red or white wine
One 28- to 32-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
1 cup passata or tomato sauce
A few leaves fresh basil, torn
1 pound pici or bucatini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
Grated Pecorino cheese (tangy) or Parmigiano-Reggiano (buttery, nutty)

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven or pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and lightly brown a few minutes. Then add the onion, garlic, chile and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and cook 7 to 8 minutes more. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the wine, then add the tomatoes and passata. Stir in the basil and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes more. Cool and store. Reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, bring a large pot of pasta water to a boil, salt the water and cook the pasta until al dente. (Save a cup of the starchy cooking water.) Drain the pasta and toss it with the butter, half the sauce, 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water and some cheese. Serve in shallow bowls and top with more sauce and cheese. Use more of the starchy pasta water to loosen up the pasta if it gets tight.

Sady ahmad
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was bland and watery, and the zucchini was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


iida valtonen
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this sauce! It was so flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Malak Sherif
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This sauce was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Tired Cook
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce was delicious and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maurice Andersen
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it over spaghetti and my family loved it.


Kedar Karki
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get my kids to eat vegetables.


mafoja Khan
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This sauce was amazing! I used it on spaghetti and it was the best pasta dish I've ever had.


Gg Ggh
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I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed. The sauce was bland and watery, and the zucchini was mushy. I won't be making this again.


Unish Rimal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sauce turned out great! I added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some heat, and it was perfect.


EzmaiL_ Ezmoh
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! I used fresh zucchini and tomatoes from my garden, and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over spaghetti and my family loved it.


Asanka Liyanage
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This zucchini tomato sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the sauce was the perfect consistency. We loved it over spaghetti, but I think it would also be great on chicken or fish.