This past week has been very busy. At work we had overseas clients visiting and we were in a rush to get their project ready by the time they left. That meant later days including one 8:30 night. Naturally, this has left me quite behind. I have many posts to respond to comments, I have an award that I was given and that I need to give to others, a meme to do, posts I need to write for events, and stuff to bake for others! I thought I would be able to get caught up this weekend but the only thing I got caught up on was the laundry (a definite plus though actually).
So when it came time for dinner on Sunday, I wanted simple, easy, quick...oh...and it needed to incorporate the 2 zucchini I had in the fridge. I flipped through cookbooks and only seemed to find fried zucchini. I wasn't in a fried kind of mood, I wanted something somewhat healthy. Finally I went to my trusty Food Network website and typed in zucchini. A spaghetti with zucchini and garlic by Rachael Ray caught my eye. It was simple (only 5 ingredients), easy (boil pasta and saute zucchini), and quick (15 minutes). Perfect!
I didn't have spaghetti so I substituted bowtie pasta. This dish was light and filling but full of flavor. The garlic was not overwhelming as it can be in some dishes. It is a perfect work day lunch. While I served it warm for dinner, I think it will be delicious cold as lunch. Overall a great dish that I will definitely make again!
Doesn't Charlie look cute? He finally got a hair cut yesterday!
2 small to medium zucchini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bowtie pasta, cooked al dente
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shred zucchini using a box grater holding the zucchini at an angle.
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan Add chopped garlic to the oil.
When garlic sizzles in the oil, add shredded zucchini. Season zucchini with salt and pepper. Saute shredded zucchini 7 to 10 minutes.
Add hot, drained pasta to the pan. Toss spaghetti with zucchini and garlic oil. Add grated cheese to the pan. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.
Adapted from Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic by Rachael Ray
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That looks really good! It's a great way to use up zucchini!
What a great, fast dish - and think of all the extras you could throw in there!
BTW - Charlie looks great - my Shih Tzus just got similar cuts as well.
This recipe using Al Dente Pasta, either their Whole Wheat Fettuccine or their Garlic Parsley Fettuccine, would take it to another level. And, it cooks in just 3 minutes so doesn't heat up the kitchen. If it's not found in your local store, go to www.aldentepasta.com
Charlie looks GREAT! Looks like he got the better end of the Saturday deal. LOL
Yum that zucchini pasta looks wonderful and very original. I'm going to have to try that. Maybe with some grilled chicken on the side since you know the carnivores in my house wouldn't be able to deal with an all-veg entree.
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