5 Ingredients, 20 Minutes, Dinner All Week

Introducing my cooking show debut! Well, not exactly... but I do love this super simple, super delicious and healthy zoodle "pasta" recipe (courtesy of The Party Helpers - thepartyhelpers.com). This recipe is low carb, Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, Whole30 friendly, dairy free and soy free. WOW!

Note: add your choice of protein such as lean ground beef, tofu or chickpeas for a filling meal.

Ingredients:

(Makes about 4 servings)

• 3 medium zucchini

• 1/2 red onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes (I used 14 oz cans)

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• Lean ground beef, sausage, ground turkey, tofu or chickpeas (optional for an added protein source)

Directions:

1. Peel zucchini or use a spiralizerto make the zucchini noodles and set aside.

2. Chop up remaining zucchini and set aside.

3. Slice onion and garlic and add to 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes and chopped zucchini to onion and garlic and simmer. Meanwhile, heat zucchini noodles in 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium low heat for about 10-15 minutes.

5. Once zucchini noodles reach desired consistency, serve in a bowl and top with tomato sauce mixture.

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