{"id":26799,"date":"2020-08-12T23:45:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T03:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=26799"},"modified":"2022-03-06T22:31:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T03:31:58","slug":"zoodles-in-marinara-sauce-healthy-zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/zoodles-in-marinara-sauce-healthy-zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoodles in Marinara Sauce- Healthy Zucchini Noodles in Tomato-Basil Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zucchini-noodles-in-Marinara-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zucchini-noodles-in-Marinara-sauce.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zucchini-noodles-in-Marinara-sauce-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>Zucchini harvested from my garden turned into Zoodles&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I had the joy of harvesting Zucchini from my veggie patch. One of the zucchinis I turned into <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOWQu1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zucchini bread<\/a> and the other one got a zoodles makeover. Zoodles is basically zucchini noodles, made using the spiralizer. I also harvested basil leaves from my herb garden. Hence, I made the Marinara sauce or tomato-basil sauce and combined the zucchini noodles with the sauce. It&#8217;s an Italian style veggie dish. It was very comforting and delicious.<\/p>\n<p>Marinara sauce is an Italian sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOWQu1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for Zucchini Bread, click here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Check out the video of me harvesting the Zucchini.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harvesting Zucchini - Homegrown Organic Zucchinis- Vlog 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8i-jZQEYTKI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26801\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zoodles-or-Zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zoodles-or-Zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zoodles-or-Zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zoodles-or-Zucchini-noodles-in-tomato-basil-sauce-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Zucchini-noodles-in-Marinara-sauce.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Zoodles in Marinara Sauce- Zucchini Noodles in Tomato-Basil Sauce<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT5M\">5 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">2 people<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Zucchini noodles- from 2 medium-sized zucchinis<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making the sauce[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Olive oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, chopped- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garlic, chopped- 3 cloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried red chili flakes- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomatoes, chopped- 3 fresh tomatoes or 2 cups of canned tomatoes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomato paste- 2 tbsp (optional)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Fresh basil leaves, chopped- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground black pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Parmesan cheese, grated- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using a spiralizer, turn zucchini into zucchini noodles. I&#8217;ve used 2 medium sized zucchinis. No need to peel off the skin.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a wide saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the oil add chopped onion, season with 1\/2 tsp salt and saute for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chopped garlic and dried red chilies, saute till onions turn light golden.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cook covered for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add basil leaves, ground black pepper &amp; 1 tsp salt; cook covered for a few minutes till the gravy thickens.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the zucchini noodles, cook for 3 minutes. Do not over cook the zucchini as it will turn mushy, let it be cris tastes better.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Finally, add parmesan cheese, combine well,<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve on a plate, sprinkle some parmesan cheese and garnish with basil leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zucchini harvested from my garden turned into Zoodles&#8230; I had the joy of harvesting Zucchini from my veggie patch. One of the zucchinis I turned into Zucchini bread and the other one got a zoodles makeover. Zoodles is basically zucchini noodles, made using the spiralizer. I also harvested basil leaves from my herb garden. 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