Zucchini "Noodles" With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Kristie Collado|Sept. 11, 2014 11:34 am EST

4 (1 ratings)

This recipe is a healthy-eating staple for anyone with a busy schedule; it can be made from scratch in just 5 minutes. And, because it’s made with fresh, raw produce, it’s a great source of vitamins and antioxidants. I love the flavor and bite of raw garlic so I used 3 large cloves in my sauce. For a milder garlic flavor, roast the cloves in the oven first. Or, add fewer. Click here to see more zucchini recipes.

Servings

2

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, washed and dried
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 quart grape tomatoes, rinsed
2-3 large cloves of garlic (depending on taste), minced
salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
shaved pecorino cheese

Directions

Using a spiral slicer, cut the zucchini into long, thin noodles. If you don’t have a spiral slicer use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of zucchini that you can cut into thin noodle shapes with a knife.
Put the zucchini noodles in a bowl and drizzle them with the vinegar and olive oil, tossing to coat.
Then, put the tomatoes, garlic, salt, and oregano into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until a chunky sauce forms.
Top the zucchini noodles with sauce and shaved Pecorino cheese.