How to Make Zucchini Noodles
Prep
14 mins
Cook
1 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
Making zucchini noodles has become my go to quick dinner solution, and I'm excited to share this with you. These veggie spirals are incredibly fast to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to table, which means you can have a wholesome meal ready before you know it. Zucchini is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a nutritious base that won't leave you feeling sluggish. The beauty of this recipe is how adaptable it is; you can top your noodles with whatever sauce and vegetables you have on hand, whether that's marinara, pesto, or a bright lemon vinaigrette. It's simple, affordable, and honestly, it tastes restaurant quality without any of the fuss or expense.
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Ingredients
- 3 mediumzucchini
- 1extra-virgin olive oil(for brushing, optional)
- 1marinara sauce
- 1pesto
- 1lemon vinaigrette
- 1roasted tomatoes
- 1grilled or roasted veggies
- 1freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1fresh herbs(such as basil or mint)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Choose the type of noodle you would like to make and follow the corresponding instructions.
- 2
For curly "spaghetti" noodles using a countertop spiralizer: Clamp the spiralizer to your countertop. Trim off the tip of the zucchini and secure it between the blade and the teeth of the spiralizer. Turn the handle to make the noodles.
- 3
For straight "angel hair' noodles using a julienne peeler: Simply hold the zucchini with one hand and pull the julienne peeler across the zucchini to make strips.
- 4
For "fettucine" noodles using a mandoline and a knife: Slice thin zucchini planks with the mandoline, and then cut those planks into fettuccine-sized strips.
- 5
For "pappardelle" noodles using a regular vegetable peeler: Use the peeler to simply peel thin strips of zucchini.
- 6
To cook the zucchini noodles, heat a skillet to medium heat and brush with olive oil. Add the noodles and cook for 1 minute, or until just warmed through. Remove from the heat and serve with desired sauce and toppings.
- 7
Alternatively, serve the zucchini noodles raw with a warm sauce (the heat of the sauce will gently cook the noodles without making them mushy).
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