Zucchini Tomato Spaghetti| Easiest Zucchini Sauce Pasta| Light & Healthy

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Chop a handful of garlic cloves finely.

Grate 2 zucchinis and set aside.

Season pasta water with salt.

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until done.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over low heat.

Add chopped garlic to the skillet and toss until the raw smell goes away.

Add chili flakes according to taste.

Mix in the grated zucchini and season with a bit of salt.

Cook the zucchini, stirring for about 1 minute until it releases water.

Add 2 cups of fresh tomato paste to the skillet and mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, freshly cracked pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme to the sauce and mix well.

Cover and cook until the sauce is done.

Once the pasta is done, remove it from heat.

Turn off the heat on the sauce and serve the spaghetti topped with the zucchini sauce.

Grate some cheese over the top.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves.

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