Italian Zucchini Sauce: Easy, Flavorful Twist for Home Cooks
Delicious Italian Zucchini Sauce that adds a refreshing and vibrant flavor to your pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and dice the zucchinis into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced zucchini, salt, and pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in the chopped basil and balsamic vinegar.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This sauce pairs well with both spaghetti and penne.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Italian Zucchini Sauce, Zucchini Recipes, Pasta Sauce