Name: Fresh Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Flowers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes (red and yellow work really well); white wine, a generous pour; salt and pepper to taste; zucchini flowers (I used about 20, use what you’ve got)

Our "Fun with Zucchini Flowers" series continues with this simple tomato sauce enhanced by a secret ingredient.

How to Make Fresh Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Flowers

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