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Football Season & Pepperoni Pizza Zucchini Spaghetti

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • For the pasta:
  • 1.5 zucchinis Blade C
  • 1/3 cup chunkily-chopped mozzarella
  • 10 pepperoni slices
  • 1-2 slices of crusty whole grain bread optional, for dipping
  • For the pizza sauce:
  • 1 14oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onions
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or less, if you don't like spice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil flakes
  • 1 tsp tomato paste

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and add in the olive oil.
  • Once the oil heats, add in the garlic. Cook garlic for 1 minute and add in the red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds and then add in the chopped onion. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes, season generously with salt and pepper and add in the oregano and basil flakes. Stir to combine.
  • Let cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until the sauce fully reduces.
  • Once the sauce reduces, add in the zucchini pasta and pepperoni. Cook for about 2 minutes or until zucchini begins to soften and is heated through.
  • Add in the mozzarella cheese, cook for another 30 seconds, and then pour into a bowl and enjoy!