Ingredients

  • 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon basil, crushed
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon oregano, crushed
  • 2 pounds zucchini
  • dash of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • water
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Step 1

In a pot, sauté onion in olive oil until tender.

Step 2

Add the basil, garlic, mint, and oregano.

Step 3

Slice the zucchini and add to the pot.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon and sugar.

Step 5

Cover the contents of the pot with water and stir.

Step 6

Dilute the tomato paste with some water, add to the pot, and stir.

Step 7

Simmer for 15 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

Step 8

Season to taste.