Zoodles for a Traditional Pasta Lover
Trust me- this yummy dish will become one of your go-to favorites. Added bonus: It’s vegetarian!
Zoodles with Lentil Marinara
Ingredients:
- 2-3 large zucchini, spiralized or a package of store bought pre-made zoodles
- ½ cup dried lentils, rinsed, sorted, and then cooked according to package
For the Sauce:
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 7 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cook lentils according to package directions,.
- While lentils cook, add all ingredients for sauce into a food processor, blending on high for 25-30 seconds. A thick sauce should form
- Add the sauce to a small pan and cook over medium heat to bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes.
- Drain the lentils and stir into the marinara sauce and simmer another 1-2 minutes.
- Once lentils are nearly cooked and sauce is heated through, add spiralized zucchini to a medium saucepan and cook over low-medium heat for 2 minutes or until zucchini is soft with a pasta-like texture. Do not over cook!
- Divide zucchini spaghetti between two dishes, top with lentil marinara, and serve immediately.
NOTE: The key to good zoodles is to not over cook and to serve immediately!