zucchini with sardines

 Going to try this based on ideas from this recipe and what I have.

NOTE:

The original recipe makes a lot, so here's the half recipe I make:

•  2 shallots or small onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic
• a couple of tomatoes, chopped
• 3/4# zucchini, grated 
• 1 tin sardines, drained, with oil saved to share with the dog (otherwise it is too fishy)
• fresh basil, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest//lemon pepper
• pepper
• grated parmesan  

 Heat olive oil, gently saute shallots and then garlic until soft. Add tomatoes, cook to a sauce.

Add zucchini, cook a few minutes, then add sardines, basil, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, pepper, and other spices to taste.  Cook to heat up and meld flavors, not too long.  Serve with grated parmesan.  

 

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ORIGINAL - LARGE BATCH 

• 2 shallots (or small onion), minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• a few tomatoes, chopped 
• 1.5 pounds zucchini, grated 
• 2 tins sardines, drained, with olive oil saved
• fresh basil, sliced (2/3 cup or so)
• 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest (lemon pepper would be a good substitute) 
• pepper  
• finely grated parmesan or similar cheese (4 oz or so)  

Heat olive oil from the tins of sardines.  Gentle sautee shallots and garlic until soft, then add chopped tomatoes and cook down into a sauce.   

Add the zucchini, cook lightly, then add sardines, basil, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, pepper, and other spices to taste.  Cook to heat up and meld flavors, not too long.  Serve with grated parmesan.