Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25-35 minutes
Materials:
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large zucchini sliced thinly
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. cooked spaghetti (reserve 1/2 cup of the cooked pasta water)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Process:
- In a skillet with high sides or Dutch oven add in the olive oil.
- Keeping the heat on medium/high add in the onion. Season with a pinch of salt and cook stirring often until onions have softened.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 60-90 seconds stirring constantly.
- Add the zucchini into the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring often until the zucchini has softened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes in and season with sugar, oregano, marjoram, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, salt and pepper if needed.
- Mix well and turn the heat down to low.
- Cover and simmer while cooking your spaghetti.
- Add the cooked spaghetti in and mix well to incorporate.
- Finish off with adding 1/2 cup of the cooked pasta water and mix well.
- Cook for 60-90 seconds and remove from heat.
- Plate, top with grated Parmesan (optional) and ENJOY!
