Name: Zucchini "Pasta" with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 small zucchini, trimmed (about 1 1/2 lb); 2 cloves garlic, smashed; cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Nice light luncheon or side dish or even a first course for a dinner party. from Canadian Living mag.

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ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
6 small zucchini, trimmed (about 1 1/2 lb)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

In saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, sugar, salt and pepper, cook, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes or until excess moisture has evaporated.
Remove bay leaf.
Meanwhile, slice unpeeled zucchini lengthwise into long wide strips about 1/8 inch thick.
(Use a veggie slicer or I find a veggie peeler is best, in long single swipes.) In a large frypan, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil over high heat.
Add half of the zucchini strips and half of the garlic, sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne, cook, stirring almost constantly for about 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender and golden, being careful not to break it.
Remove to paper towel lined baking sheet and keep warm in low oven.
Repeat with remaining oil, zucchini, garlic and cayenne.
Arrange zucchini mixture on warmed serving platter.
Pour sauce over and sprinkle with parmesan.
Serve immediately.

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review by Shadethecat

12/16/2008

This was good but WAY too much work for me.

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review by wittlebit83

8/17/2008

Excellent recipe! I probably used a bit too much cayenne as my mouth is still on fire. I threw in some stuffed pasta with it and omitted the bay leaf because I didn't have one. Something I will make again!

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review by AspiringCookie

8/16/2008

Wow--a fantastic recipe! My garden produced an abundance of zucchini, and I am much more excited about it now. (I have tired of zucchini breads and cakes... you can only justify their vegetable content so far! :) Flavorful, delicious, and I will make it every summer.

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review by Morganhumphrey

2/15/2008

This was a great recipe only i think i added too much cayenne but i loved it anyway. i will deff make it again. I think this would also be good with a little bit of white sauce or something pre made. thanks!

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8/31/2007

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