Wanna Green Bean: Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

27 April 2008

Zucchini in Tomato Sauce - Revisited

I posted the recipe for zucchini in tomato sauce a while back, but this time I took pictures.

Its one of my favorite vegetable dishes, and really easy to make. Almost as easy as opening a can, but better.

When its tomato season again I plan on making this with fresh tomatos. As part of the natural food diet I’m on, I’m trying to eat more locally and seasonally (not saying I am able to do this all the time, but I’m trying).

Ingredients:
1-2 small zucchini (or more if you have many)
1 can of plain tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes (plain)
olive oil
basil
oregano
garlic

Clean and slice the zucchini into chunks. Slice the zucchini longways, then again if needed, then into small slices. Half or quarter circle chunks are a good size depending on the diameter of the zucchini.

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a pan and add the zucchini. Saute until tender.

Next add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.

The tomatoes I used already had garlic, oregano, and basil in them. Normally I use plain diced tomatoes, and they usually aren’t organic. This is just what my parents had in their pantry, so its what I used.

At this point, add some garlic powder, oregano and basil to flavor.

Stir and cook until the tomato flavor is saturated throughout the dish.

This recipe is easily customizable to your tastes. If you like crunchier vegetables, only sauté the zucchini for a moment or two.
If you don’t like the tomato chunks, leave out the diced tomatoes and only use the sauce. You can also add chopped garlic and onion before adding the zucchini to the sauce, or add whatever seasonings you want.