Best 8 Italian Zucchini In Tomato Sauce Recipes

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Place the sliced zucchini evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.
• In a frypan, sauté onions and garlic in oil and butter until just lightly browned and tender.
• Add in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano and vinegar; heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
• Pour the tomato mixture over the zucchini.
• Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.
• *NOTE* 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese may be sprinkled on top the last 10 minutes of baking.

ZUCCHINI IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer slowly for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add salt, sugar, pepper and tomato paste and simmer again for 10 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until just pierceable (about 15 minutes). Stir in the chopped basil and cool. Serve cold.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season zucchini with oregano and basil. Add tomato sauce; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over zucchini mixture.

EVELYN'S SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausages in hot skillet, turning regularly, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
• Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute more. Add sliced sausage, crushed tomatoes, and sliced zucchini; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.

ZUCCHINI 'PASTA' WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced zucchini and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
• To make the pasta, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the halved zucchini on a work surface, cut side down, and slice lengthwise into thin strips. Place in the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Drain well. Place in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt and toss with the tomato sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

ITALIAN STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook chopped bacon until done, but not crispy.Drain and set aside.
• Saute sliced zucchini in large skillet, tossing in chopped onion, at the last moment adding crushed garlic cloves.
• Transfer to 6-8 qt pot, adding bacon and canned tomatoes, seasonings and more garlic, plus just enough water to make sure everything is covered. C over and cook over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, keeping an eye on the fluid.
• Optional: Top with parmesan or grated mozzarella.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, squash and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.