Best Zucchini Carrot Ribbon Fettucini Recipes

ZUCCHINI & CARROT RIBBON FETTUCINI

Steps:

• In preparation: using a vegetable peeler, slice wide thin strips from the zucchini and carrots, slicing the full length of the vegetable. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pasta pot.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet just until melted then stir in the zucchini and carrot ribbons; cover and cook over low heat 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir once more.
• Drain prepared fettuccine and then toss it with the vegetable ribbons and the herbs.
• If desired, sprinkle top generously with Parmesan cheese after placing it in a serving dish and serving.

FETTUCCINE WITH VEGETABLE RIBBONS

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.

CARROT & ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cut the carrots and zucchini into long, fine strands or ribbons by drawing a vegetable peeler down the length of them.
• Pour 1/2 inch of boiling water into a saucepan and add the carrots. Cover the pan, and half-boil, half-steam the carrots over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes longer (zucchini cook quickly; don't let them become waterlogged). Drain.
• Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, add the pesto and a little seasoning, mix well, and serve at once.

ZUCCHINI RIBBON PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pasta pot, cook pasta "al dente", 1 or 2 minutes less than the package instructions call for. Drain.
• Meanwhile, slice off ends of zucchini and discard. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a mandoline, or carefully with a sharp knife, slice zucchini into very thin (about 1/8-inch) slices, trying to keep some skin on each piece for color. Stack slices and cut in half lengthwise. Reserve zucchini ribbons in a large bowl.
• In the pasta pot, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and translucent but not browned, about 1 minute. Add zucchini ribbons and 1/4 cup chicken broth, raise heat to medium-high and cook until zucchini is still somewhat firm but just cooked, about 3 minutes. Return pasta to pot and add remaining chicken stock; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until liquid has mostly absorbed into the pasta. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and toss to combine. Season with salt, to taste. Serve garnished with additional parsley, basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese.