Zucchini ribbons with Aglio e Olio

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We are big fans of pasta in our house. But summer months sometimes makes it hard to have heavy pasta. One of the easiest veggies I found to substitute pasta is zucchini. To prepare this I use a mandoline which makes those beautiful strips for you. My kids absolutely love this dish. Great to serve for a datenight or family and friend dinner.

Ingredients:
2 Zucchinis, sliced thin using a mandoline slicer
1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6-7 Garlic cloves, minced
½ Teaspoon of Crushed red pepper flakes
Pepper, to taste
½ Cup Parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoons of anchiovies
Parmesan cheese for topping, optional

Preparation:
Add olive oil to large sauté pan over medium to high heat. Add anchovies and crushed red peppers, cook for about a minute. Then add garlic and pepper. Start to add the zucchini slices and toss everything together with tongs. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until soft. Next toss in the parsley, place in a large dish or into individual dishes and top with Parmesan cheese.

4 Comments Add yours

  1. This looks like something you’d get from a restaurant! It looks delicious!!

  2. Noony says:

    What a great idea. And beautiful presentation!

  3. As a pasta addict cognizant of the need to cut back on the carbs, I can’t thank you enough for this mouthwatering alternative.

  4. sbp says:

    I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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