ZucchiniI estimate one per serving, depending on size and portion
Marinara
olive oil
minced garlic
onion or shallots, minced
cherry tomatoes, cut in half
lemon zest
Grated Parmesan
Fresh basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary
Instructions
Wash one zucchini per serving, and depending on zucchini size. Remove ends from zucchini.
Place zucchini in spiralizer and if hand held, turn zucchini so that the spiralizer cuts into long strands of "spaghetti" looking zucchini. My spiralizer has a holder on the top so that you can push down and get all of the zucchini to push through.My electric spiralizer is fast and easy with great instructions and 4 versions from ribbons to zoodles to use for pasta replacement, soups and other great recipes.
Place the zucchini in a microwave steamer or microwave safe covered dish and microwave for about 3 minutes. Drain liquid from zoodles. ***TIP: You may steam these on the stove, too, if you'd prefer.
Slice fresh cherry tomatoes in half. Mince garlic and finely chop onion or shallots.
Add garlic, shallots or onion, and cherry tomatoes to a bit of olive oil to caramelize tomatoes and saute ingredients together.
Heat your favorite marinara sauce and add in the sauteed vegetables.
Place zoodles on your serving dish or plate.
Pour sauce over the top of the zoodles.
Sprinkle with your favorite herbs and lemon zest.
Top with freshly grated parmesan. Serve!
Notes
The FASTEST and EASIEST way to prepare a healthy version of a "pasta" dish!TIP: You can leave out the sauteed vegetables and simply add marinara and parmesan cheese over the zoodles for a faster and easier version.