ZUCCHINI "PASTA"
If you don't eat wheat, or you're on a low-carbohydrate diet and miss pasta, this can stand in for fettucine. Be very careful not to overcook it; it will be al dente after just a few minutes of cooking, after which it will quickly fall apart. When cooked just right, it's silky and wonderful. You can eat it as is, or toss it with a fresh tomato sauce. Use a vegetable peeler or a mandolin to make the thin zucchini strips. It's easy to do with the peeler, which is what I use.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini into lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several ribbons from one side, then turn the zucchini and peel off more ribbons. Continue to turn and peel off ribbons until you get to the seeds at the core of the zucchini. Discard the core. You can also do this on a mandolin, adjusted to a very thin slice.
- Cook the zucchini strips in 2 batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the zucchini ribbons and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, tossing and stirring the zucchini, for 2 to 3 minutes only, just until softened and beginning to be translucent. Adjust salt and add freshly ground pepper to taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and zucchini. Serve, topping with tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 545 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Deidre Edison
[email protected]This zucchini pasta was a great way to use up some extra zucchini.
Yulanda Hall
[email protected]I made this zucchini pasta for a party and it was a hit!
Lahluma Liwani
[email protected]This zucchini pasta was easy to make and very tasty.
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[email protected]This zucchini pasta was a great way to use up some extra zucchini. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
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[email protected]I made this zucchini pasta for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
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[email protected]This zucchini pasta was easy to make and very tasty. I used a spiralizer to make the zucchini noodles and they turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Charlotte Round
[email protected]This zucchini pasta was a great way to use up some extra zucchini. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Richard Cross
[email protected]I made this zucchini pasta for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Doaa Kamal
[email protected]This zucchini pasta was easy to make and very tasty. I used a spiralizer to make the zucchini noodles and they turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Waseem Khan Pk
[email protected]I made this zucchini pasta last night and it was delicious! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I added some grilled chicken to the pasta and it was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Antwi Belinda
[email protected]This zucchini pasta was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I loved the combination of the zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. I will definitely be making this again.