Zucchini Noodles with Beet Marinara Sauce

What to do

Prepare the Beet Marinara Sauce:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another two minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except for the basil and bring to a  gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the chopped basil and remove sauce from heat.

Prepare the Zucchini Noodles:

1. Rinse the zucchini squash in cold water and chop off the tips and tails. Using a spiralizer (either hand-held or free-standing), spiralize the zucchini squash into noodles.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
3. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté, stirring occasionally, until noodles are hot and reach desired “done-ness,” which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
4. Serve zucchini noodles with beet marinara sauce, freshly chopped basil, and grated parmesan cheese.

Note: If desired, the zucchini noodles can be left raw.