Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Pasta
An easy summer dish that is not only super colourful but super healthy as well! Even better – it only takes 20 minutes to make!
  • CourseMain Course
  • CuisineItalian
  • Featured IngredientZucchini
Servings Prep Time
4servings 8minutes
Cook Time
12minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 8minutes
Cook Time
12minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Trim and spiralize the zucchini. Cut extra long noodles so that they are about the length of spaghetti.
  2. Add olive oil, garlic, and the red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat.
  3. When the oil begins to bubble around the garlic, add the zucchini noodles. Toss the noodles with pasta tongs and cook until al dente — they should be wilted, but still have a crunch; 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let the noodles cook any longer or else they will become mushy.
  4. As they cook, keep tossing so that all the zucchini noodles have a chance to hit the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese. Cook for one minute.

  5. Use pasta tongs to transfer the noodles, tomatoes, and basil to a serving dish. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
  6. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl then whisk into the simmering liquid. Cook, while whisking, until the liquid thickens to a sauce; about 1 minute. Taste the sauce and season with salt.
Pour the sauce over the zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. Finish with more Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.
  7. Source: http://www.inspiredtaste.net/29992/garlic-zucchini-pasta-recipe/ (To see tips on making the zucchini noodles without a spiralizer follow the link)