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Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This vibrant zucchini spaghetti sauce bursts with flavor! Made with savory sausage, sweet peppers, and fresh zucchini, this easy 35-minute recipe is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. Get ready to impress your family with this garden-fresh pasta sauce!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 358.6 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked and no longer pink. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Drain off any excess grease from the pan.
  3. Add 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Stir in 3 medium zucchini, diced, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 lb spaghetti according to package directions.
  6. Serve the zucchini sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
  7. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

46g

Carbs

4g

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