Pumpkin Marinara with Spiralized Zucchini - Weekend Recipe

This easy pumpkin flavored marinara is especially good with noodles made from zucchini or spaghetti squash.  it will also give you a reason to use up the end of the season zucchini.

For the Sauce

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced onion
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup red wine

For the Zoodles

2 medium zucchinis, spiralized (if you don't have a spiralizer, just julienne the zucchini)

15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

For the Sauce

In a food processor place stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

In a large skillet over medium heat sauté the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the blended tomato sauce, wine and pumpkin. And bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

For Zoodles

First heat a tablespoon of olive oil to medium/high heat in a large sauce pan. Then, add in garlic and cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 3-5 minutes.

Add in spiralized zucchini and sauté for an additional 5ish minutes, making sure not to cook them too long. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.  

Serve sauce over zucchini.

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