Olive garden con zucchini

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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Sauce
cupOlive oil
1cupOnion; chop
1poundsFresh mushrooms; divide
teaspoonGarlic; mince
3cupsTomatoes; crush
16ouncesCan tomatoes; dice; drain
cupTomato puree
1cupBlack olives; slice; drain
2teaspoonsCapers; drain
½teaspoonDried oregano
½teaspoonDried basil
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper
½teaspoonFennel seeds
½teaspoonSalt
Zucchini
4largesAucchini; slice lengthwise 1/4\" thick
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Dried basil
Dried oregano
Salt and black pepper
1poundsRigatoni; cook
Parmesan; grate

Directions

SAUCE-Cut ½ half of the mushrooms into quarters and reserve. Finely mince remaining portion. Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and minced mushrooms. Cook 10 minutes or until onions are very soft, stirring frequently. Add garlic and mushroom quarters and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

ZUCCHINI-Sprinkle sliced zucchini with salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Heat 1 tb of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Place zucchini slices in one layer in the pan. Saute about 3 minutes per side just until tender. Remove to heated platter and cover to keep warm while sauteeing remaining zucchini. Add remaining olive oil as needed.

Ladle sauce over pasta. Top with zucchini slices and serve. Pass extra sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Souce: The Olive Garden.