Zucchini Ribbon Pappardelle & Cherry Tomato Bolognese

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It used to be that I'd buy into just about any new kitchen gadget that caught my eye. Zucchini spiralizers are one such example. While they are fantastic tools (and I do absolutely love mine), if you're just starting out in a new home or are limited on space, they certainly aren't necessary to creating zucchini noodles. You can get by with a really simple vegetable peeler and save the cash and precious drawer space. In this recipe I'll share how to create zucchini noodles with just the basics, along with a simple and quick cooking bolognese using cherry tomatoes.

Zucchini Ribbon Pappardelle & Cherry Tomato Bolognese

Perfect summery recipe with melt in your mouth cherry tomatoes

Author:
Amanda

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

  1. Using a basic vegetable peeler, slice thin strips of zucchini into wide "noodles". Set aside while making the bolognese.

Cherry tomato bolognese

  1. Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the garlic, stirring until fragrant.
  2. Add ground meat (or alternative) of your choosing and cook while breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon until mostly cooked.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and a generous sprinkling of salt to the pan and continue cooking until the tomatoes have begun to burst.
  4. 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.
  5. Toss zoodles or your favorite kind of pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with some Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs.

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