ITALIAN STYLE ZUCCHINI Serves 3 to 4

3 Tbsp. olive oil
5 to 6 small to medium zucchini unpeeled cut 1/4 inch thick
1 small onion halved and cut into thin slices
2. cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
1 large or 2 medium tomatoes chopped by hand into a pulp (concasse)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds (optional but very good)
1/2 tsp. or more Mrs. Dash's Original seasoning
1 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
1/4 cup or more finely chopped FRESH Italian parsley
3 to 4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. dried red pepper flakes (optional)

HEAT OLIVE OIL in a large skillet and add zucchini slices. Saute over med/low heat for about 5 minutes but don't let it brown. Stir frequently.Add onions and saute for another 2 minutes.

Add garlic and all other ingredients up to and including black pepper.Mix to combine, bring heat to high til mixture starts to bubble.

Cover and cook over low heat til zucchini is tender about 10 minutes stirring once or twice.Add parsley to the skillet, mix and serve immediately sprinkled with parmesan cheese and hot pepper flakes.

I drizzle a little good quality olive oil over the top or each serving.