Zucchini Ribbon Pappardelle & Cherry Tomato Bolognese
Perfect summery recipe with melt in your mouth cherry tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini or summer squash
- Pint of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2lb ground meat of choice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Zucchini noodles
- Using a basic vegetable peeler, slice thin strips of zucchini into wide "noodles". Set aside while making the bolognese.
Cherry tomato bolognese
- Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Add ground meat (or alternative) of your choosing and cook while breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon until mostly cooked.
- Add cherry tomatoes and a generous sprinkling of salt to the pan and continue cooking until the tomatoes have begun to burst.
- Smash some tomatoes open and continue to simmer until the sauce is thickened to your liking. If it gets too thick, just add a little water. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Toss zoodles or your favorite kind of pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with some Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs.