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Zucchini Pomodoro Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Pomodoro

  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 whole zucchini grated
  • ½ - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

For the Marinara, if making your own

  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 oz can tomatoes crushed or whole (crush them with your hands if using whole)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

For the Pomodoro

  • Heat a skillet to medium heat with the zucchini and a drizzle of oil. Cook for 5 minutes until some of the liquids have released and the zucchini starts to soften. Add the marinara and ½ cup of stock. Stir, and bring to a bubble. Add the cream. Taste, and add salt to your preference or a pinch of sugar if you like a sweeter sauce. Add more stock as the sauce simmers to maintain a not-too-thick consistency. Serve with bread, rice, pasta, or any way you like!

For the marinara

  • Preheat a skillet to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, the onion, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions are slightly softened, then add the garlic and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for 2 minutes more, then add the tomatoes and sugar. Stir, and simmer for 15 minutes until fragrant and the flavors have combined. Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed. If the sauce becomes very thick, add some water to thin it. Store in the freezer or fridge, and use as desired.

Notes

  • If you're making the marinara at the same time as the pomodoro, combine the steps! Heat a pan with the onion and zucchini for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and crushed red pepper with a sprinkle of salt. Stir until the veggies are soft, then add the tomatoes and stock and bring to a bubble. Add the cream and sugar. Taste, and add more seasonings to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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