Name: Zucchini Ribbons With Basil Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (1 1/2lbs); 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, sliced thin; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Found this in a magazine! Made it with the garlic excellent! Also instead of boiling the ribbons, I fried them in butter until tender. Wow! That was excellent also! Very easy either way.

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ingredients

4 medium zucchini (1 1/2lbs)
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
¹⁄₈ teaspoon red pepper flakes

directions

Bring pot of water to boil.
Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!

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review by amyhenchey

8/1/2021

I don't have the patience to create zoodles, so instead I just shred the zucchini into spaghetti-like strands (using a food processor). Rather than boiling, I sauteed with garlic and butter, as others have suggested. And added tomatoes after everything else had been cooked and combined. Wanting a main dish instead of a side, I add some cooked sausage or chicken. Tastes great!

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review by Aj D.

8/9/2020

I made this for my son who is dairy free so I omitted the cheese & used fake butter. He said it tasted like a warm salad & was a bit watery. He suggested sauteeing the zuchini in olive oil & adding garlic. I will definately make this again with my bounty of zuchini from my garden.

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question by Anonymous

8/7/2020

Is it possible to freeze the zuchhini noodles and make them later in place of pasta? I'd like to have on hand for when I need a pasta substitute.

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review by Shane B.

7/9/2019

Great recipe, I substituted potato for the zucchini and hot oil for the water. Added a few minutes to the cooking time, drained and seasoned with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Goes great with tequila!

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question by Janice G.

6/30/2019

Oh, I just figured out how to save on Pinterest. Thanks!

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