RCI-MT.005.0341.001
Zucchini-Meat Sauce
Zucchini-Meat Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
Method
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
2
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout, about 5-6 minutes.
5
Stir in the finely diced zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
6
Pour in the tomato sauce and add the bay leaf and basil, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
7
Reduce heat to medium and simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and flavors have melded.
8
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, then remove the bay leaf before serving.
1 minutes
9
Garnish with the finely chopped parsley and serve immediately, either on its own or over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.