Zucchini "Pasta"

By Gigirox

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, peeled with julienne peeler (for spaghetti-like noodles)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, or other seasoning to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Peel zucchini with julienne peeler, place in colander, and toss with 1/4 tsp salt.
Let zucchini sit for 20 minutes.
Set pot of water on stove to boil while the zucchini sweats.
Remove zucchini from colander and pat dry with paper towels, absorbing as much liquid as possible.
Add zucchini to boiling water, cooking for only 2-3 minutes, and drain.
Sauté minced garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil in zucchini pot until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Toss in zucchini, and cook for 1 minute.
Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.