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ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH BEET AND MUSHROOM MARINARA

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Beet Marinara
  • 4 TBLS Olive Oil
  • 2/3 cup onion chopped finely
  • 5 large cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cups chopped portobello mushrooms
  • 1 28 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes pulsed in food processor
  • 1 28 ounce can filled with chopped fresh tomatoes pulsed in food processor
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked beets shredded in food processor
  • 1 small 6 oz can of tomato paste plus water if needed for desired consistency of sauce
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3 teaspoons fresh oregano chopped cut in half if dried
  • 3 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped cut in half if dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • 3 Extra Large Zucchini Squash
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Rosemary Salt or plain salt

Method
 

  1. Please cut this recipe in half if making for 1 or 2 people. Keep in mind this is all vegetables and people will eat more than normal as it is low fat, wheat free and gluten free. This recipe serves 4 to 5 adults.
  2. Prepare the Beet Marinara first so it can marinate a little.
  3. Heat Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, approximately 8 minutes Add garlic and salute 2 more minutes, then add mushrooms for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients except basil and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped basil and remove from heat.
  6. Prepare Zucchini Noodles by washing and chop of both ends a little. Using a spiralizer, create the noodle width you desire. (I use the Spiralizer By Palermo)
  7. Heat 3 TBLS Olive Oil over medium heat in a large saute pan.
  8. Add the noodles and seasonings and saute until hot and tender. About 4 minutes.
  9. Serve noodles with Beet Marinara, fresh chopped basil and grated Romano cheese.
  10. Don't forget a slice of old world French bread to dip into the sauce!