Zucchinimeatsaucewithpasta Recipes

ZUCCHINI PASTA SAUCE WITH MEAT

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef in a heavy skillet until browned, about 5-10 minutes, chopping and stirring often. (I love my cast iron skillet!)
• When the ground beef is browned, drain off the excess fat.
• With the pan on low-medium heat, add garlic, oregano, onion powder, and paprika and cook until garlic softens (about 2 minutes).
• Add black pepper, tomato paste, beef broth and stir to mix together. I like to use my silicone spatula for this, but you could also use a whisk to get the tomato paste smooth.
• Once mixed together, add corn and zucchini and stir in. Cover and simmer on low-medium for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While sauce is simmering, cook your pasta according to package directions. This sauce is enough for one pound of pasta.
• After 20-30 minutes of simmering, uncover sauce, turn off heat, and let sit 5 minutes before serving over pasta (or mixed in if you prefer).
• Enjoy with my yummy Cheese Toast and side salad for a complete, wholesome, satisfying meal!

ZUCCHINI MEAT SAUCE WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in 8-quart pot according to package directions; drain. Keep pasta hot.
• Brown meat in 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired; drain. Add onions; cook until tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce and undrained tomatoes; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Pour half of sauce into freezer container; cool, cover and freeze for another meal.).
• Add zucchini to remaining sauce; cover and cook over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Serve sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish, if desired.