FETTUCCINE WITH VEGETABLE RIBBONS

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Make and share this Fettuccine With Vegetable Ribbons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini
4 carrots
1 lb fettuccine pasta (or tagliatelle)
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 2/3 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Make the cilantro sauce: Put the cilantro, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste into a food processor and work until smooth.
  • Fold in the grated cheese.
  • Cut the zucchini and carrots into wide ribbons (Use a vegetable peeler and shave off thin, wide ribbons).
  • Cook the fettucine in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and carrots to the pan of fettucine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the pasta and vegetables are just tender.
  • Drain the fettucine and vegetables thoroughly and return to the saucepan.
  • Add the cilantro sauce and toss over high heat to warm through completely.
  • Taste for seasoning and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Note: The cilantro sauce can be made in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 335.3, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 21.7

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