Ingredients
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1smallred onion,diced
1lbzucchini,cut into ½ inch chunks
1pintcherry tomatoes,halved, or grape tomatoes
2clovesgarlic,minced
1tspsalt
¼tspfreshly ground black pepper
1tbspbasil,fresh chopped, plus more for garnish if desired
Preparation
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add the red onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until very soft and pale purple in color. Do not brown.
Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini are cooked but still crisp and the tomatoes have started to collapse, creating a little sauce.
Stir in the fresh basil, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh basil if desired.
