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Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Tomato Zucchini Pasta

This Tomato Zucchini Pasta features tender zucchini and fresh tomatoes in a simple stovetop simmer, proving that easy and elegant aren't mutually exclusive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course main dish
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 to serve
  • torn fresh oregano leaves optional
  • shredded Parmesan optional

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Easy, pasta, Quick, tomato, Vegetarian, zucchini
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