Marinara sauce

It’s summertime and I’ll never say no to a boat ride. Since I don’t actually have a boat, may as well make one using one of my favorite summertime squashes: the zucchini. This summer vegetable (also a fruit) is not only delicious but low in calories, contains potassium and Vitamins A and C.

Summer Squash Sails: zucchini, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, basil, minced garlic, turmeric, oregano

Cut the zucchini down the middle and scoop out the inside. Lay on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix spices and minced garlic with marinara sauce.
Fill zucchini with marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese.
You can also add chopped onions or any other spices you desire.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.
Tip: If you want the zucchini to be softer first bake zucchini with the sauce for 18 mins. Take out of oven then add the cheese and bake another 12 minutes. Serve with salad.

Bon Appetit!

Flatbread pizza originated in Naples as the “poor man’s meal.” It only became popular once Queen Margherita and King Umberto I visited Naples in 1889 and were tired of their fancy French cuisine. The Queens favorite pizza (can you guess?) was a pie with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Hence, the popular name today- Pizza Margherita. I enjoy a good margherita pizza but I also love to add my favorite toppings! What’s your favorite topping?

PIZZA DELIZIOSO: Flatbread, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, basil leaves, oregano, turmeric, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives. **Note: I pre-mince my garlic and store in glassware with olive oil and refrigerate for later use. Soaking the minced garlic in olive oil enhances the effects of the antioxidants from the garlic.

Put parchment paper on a baking pan and lay the flatbread down.
Take a bowl full of marinara sauce and add 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, basil leaves, oregano, turmeric. Stir.
Lightly (to your liking) spread the sauce on the flatbread.