Raw Pasta with Tomato Marinara

Quick prep: If you use store-bought marinated sun-dried tomatoes, this takes about 15 minutes. In place of the parsley, basil, and oregano, you can substitute other spices you may have on hand.

Serves 2

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked, or marinated sun-dried tomatoes

1⁄2 cup water for soaking

1 cup fresh tomatoes

1⁄2 cup red bell pepper

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon minced basil

1⁄2 tablespoon oregano

1⁄4 cup raw olives, chopped

2 medium zucchini

  1. To make the marinara sauce, place all the ingredients, except the olives and zucchini, into a blender and blend until smooth. Blend in the fresh herbs last. Add the sun-dried tomato soak water if you need more liquid.
  2. Process the zucchini into noodles using a spiral slicer. Alternatively, use a mandolin or a knife to create long, thin slices.
  3. Place the zucchini noodles in a serving bowl and place a scoop of the tomato sauce on top. Garnish with olives and your favorite fresh herbs.

Per Serving

Calories: 150

Fat: 9 g

Protein: 4 g

Sodium: 304 mg

Fiber: 5 g