Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and light golden, 2–3 minutes. Add zucchini; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini are golden in spots, 15–20 minutes.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup water to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan, and adding more water as needed if pan is too dry, until water evaporates and zucchini are tender and beginning to break down into a coarse purée, 8–10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.