Brown Rice Pasta + Zucchini Noodles with a Simple Marinara Sauce

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb package brown rice pasta, cassava spaghetti, or chickpea spaghetti

• 1 package (10 oz.) zucchini noodles

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 can (15-oz.) crushed tomatoes

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup basil

• salt

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

2. Place a large saucepan on medium-high heat.

3. Once the pan is warm, add the olive oil. Let the olive oil heat for about 1-2 minutes, then add the zucchini noodles.

4. Sauté the noodles for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in with the brown rice pasta.

5. For the marinara sauce, place a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

6. Once warm, add a small amount of olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

7. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, the rest of the olive oil, and salt. Mix and sauté for about 3 minutes.

8. Reduce the heat to low or simmer. Toss in the nutritional yeast, red pepper flakes and basil.

9. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

10. Pour over pasta.