Zucchini Noodles With Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

For the Sauce
3 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
2 pounds zucchini, washed
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Noodles
Water
2 pounds zucchini, washed
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish
Fresh basil leaves, julienned
1 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

For the Sauce: Place roasted peppers, goat cheese, garlic and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

For the Noodles: Bring a saucepan of tap water to a boil; season with 1 tablespoon salt. Cut the ends off the zucchini. Use the smallest blade of the Spiralizer (spiral slicer for vegetables) to cut zucchini into noodles. Transfer to a large colander and place in kitchen sink. Slowly pour the salted boiling water over the zucchini noodles to warm and soften them. Drain well. Transfer noodles to a serving bowl and toss with olive oil.
To serve: Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat. Garnish with basil and crumbled goat cheese.