Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

This Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles recipe is a deliciously satisfying meal you can 100% feel good about serving to all your family and friends.

Course Main Dish Recipes

Keyword arrabbiata sauce, marinara sauce, noodles, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, zoodles, zucchini, zucchini noodles

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings -6

Calories 170kcal

Author Melissa Coleman

Ingredients

Arrabbiata Sauce:
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil divided
½ T. crushed red-pepper flakes
½ c. tomato paste
2 c. fresh tomatoes chopped and seeds removed
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Remaining Ingredients:
4 large firm zucchini peeled
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic crushed and peeled
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish optional:
Fresh basil cut into thin slices
Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

Prepare the sauce by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and heat until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add tomato paste, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, approximately 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
While the sauce is cooking, slice zucchini into thin, long noodles with a spiral
slicer. Cut the noodles with kitchen scissors once they reach approximately 10 inches in length.
Place cut noodles on paper or clean kitchen towels to absorb excess moisture and set aside.
Heat olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove garlic from the pan with a slotted spoon or fork and discard.
Add zucchini noodles to skillet and sauté for approximately 2 minutes. While
cooking, use tongs to flip the noodles to ensure they are warmed on each side. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.
Remove from heat and toss with warm arrabbiata sauce. To serve, transfer to a serving dish and top with sliced basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

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