Raw Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Elevate your raw food game with this vibrant and nutritious Raw Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce! This no-cook, gluten-free recipe replaces traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a wholesome base packed with crunch and fiber. The rich and flavorful marinara sauce is a blend of fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and fragrant basil, enhanced with a hint of lemon juice and olive oil for a zesty finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or light summer meals, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes and requires no cooking—making it a refreshing and nutrient-dense option for anyone embracing a raw or vegan lifestyle. Serve it as a main course or a side dish, and garnish with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Zucchini
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash all produce thoroughly and pat dry.
Using a spiralizer or julienne peeler, create zucchini noodles (known as zoodles). Set them aside in a large bowl.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and well-combined. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary. If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Pour the marinara sauce over the zucchini noodles and gently toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10072 mg | 438% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 6394 mg | 136% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
