sauteed italian zucchini

Name: Sauteed Italian Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large zucchini, sliced very thin; 1 small onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground oregano; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

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Linda Seide

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on May 19, 2026

Delicious and easy to make! For the Parmesan cheese, you can add more if you like, up to 1/2 cup.

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Sauteed Italian Zucchini with melted mozzarella cheese on top.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Enjoy this sauteed Italian zucchini as a summer side dish or even a light lunch. It reminds us of a low-carb pizza without a crust. A different way to use summer zucchini. The zucchini is cooked down with onions, garlic, and herbs for a delicious base. Tomato sauce adds more flavor, along with a hefty sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Mozzarella cheese melts on top for a touch of decadence.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large zucchini, sliced very thin
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make sauteed italian zucchini

Test Kitchen Tips

In step 4, once the cheese was added, we turned the heat off and covered it until the cheese melted. We also sprinkled a little pizza seasoning on top when serving.

Step 1

Add olive oil to a saute pan. Once hot, saute thinly sliced zucchini and diced onion.

Step 2

While cooking, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic. You may use garlic powder if you prefer.
Step 3

When the zucchini is soft, add tomato sauce, sugar, and Parmesan cheese. Stir together and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add mozzarella on top. If you don't have shredded mozzarella handy, sliced will work too.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 143kcal, carbohydrates: 10g, cholesterol: 15mg, fat: 9g, fiber: 2g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 755mg, sugar: 6g, unsaturated fat: 5g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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