1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium-sized zucchini, diced 1/2 of a medium-sized Spanish onion, diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable or tomato juice 8 medium-sized plum tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté zucchini, onion, and garlic 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, allowing flavors to “marry.”