Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Spiralized zucchini served with a rich marinara sauce and topped with nutritional yeast.
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Ingredients
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Zucchini Noodles
Marinara Sauce
Topping
Method
Zucchini Noodles Preparation
- 1
Spiralize the Zucchini
Using a spiralizer, spiralize the medium zucchinis into noodle shapes. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips.
- 2
Salt the Zucchini Noodles
Place the spiralized zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 3
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes. Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Drain Zucchini Noodles
After 10 minutes, rinse the zucchini noodles under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 7
Toss Zucchini with Marinara Sauce
Add the drained zucchini noodles to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
- 8
Serve with Nutritional Yeast
Plate the zucchini noodles and top with 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves.