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Skinny Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce – Gluten Free

Published: March 12, 2015 | By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time Prep Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Difficulty Easy
Cook Time Cook Time 20 Minutes
Serves Serves 4
Skinny Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce – Gluten Free
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This spaghetti sauce is a healthy, meatless version of classic Italian spaghetti sauce.  Whether you are following a vegan diet or looking for a meatless dinner, this skinny spaghetti sauce will satisfy your craving for Italian food every time. Serve over gluten free pasta or spaghetti squash

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium size onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tsp. GF ground paprika
  • 2 tsp. GF oregano
  • 1 tsp. GF rosemary
  • 1 tsp. GF basil
  • 1 GF bay leaf
  • Pinch of GF cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 ½ cups roughly grated zucchini with skin on (about 2 medium size zucchinis, green or yellow)
  • 3 cups GF pure tomato sauce
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

    • Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic with all the spices and cook for 30 seconds
  • Add zucchini and stir-fry for two minutes
  • Add tomato sauce and sea salt. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water
  • Serve over gluten free pasta or spaghetti squash and top with parsley


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