Zucchini and Shells

Family favorite to use that beautiful summer zucchini! Very simple recipe that tastes great accompanied by garlic bread! Very good for vegetarians, too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 515 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
• 1 large zucchini, peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini and coat in the olive oil. Pour in tomato sauce and water. Season with oregano, basil, and red pepper. Dissolve sugar in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix sauce and cooked past shells. Top with cheese to serve.