ZUCCHINI "FETTUCCINE" WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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Skip the carbs and choose raw zucchini pasta, Food Network Magazine's Zucchini "Fettuccine" with Tomato Sauce recipe, as a healthy pasta alternative.

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large zucchini or yellow squash
Kosher salt
5 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped pine nuts, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Trim and peel the zucchini, then use a mandoline or a vegetable peeler to thinly slice lengthwise into wide ribbons (stop when you get to the seeds). Cut the ribbons into 1/4-to-1/2-inch-wide strips to make them look like fettuccine. Transfer to a colander and toss with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let drain in the sink, tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes using a sharp vegetable peeler, then halve horizontally and squeeze out the seeds. Puree 1 tomato with the olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl. Chop the remaining 4 tomatoes and add to the bowl; add the pine nuts, basil, oregano, and salt to taste.
  • Divide the zucchini among bowls and top with the tomato sauce. Top with more pine nuts and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 161 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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