Best Zucchini Pasta With Sungold Tomatoes Corn And Sunflower Seeds Recipes
ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH SUNGOLD TOMATOES, CORN AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Making zucchini pasta is simple, but there are some rules to keep in mind. Green or yellow gold bar zucchini are better to use than the yellow, pear-shaped variety. Zucchinis are firmer skinned and more cylindrical than other squashes, which works well in a mandoline. Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible with a cheesecloth or kitchen towel or the zucchinis will leach a puddle of water onto the serving plate after salting. To dress the pasta, a combination of olive oil, lemon juice and basil leaves works just as well. This dish is served with Sungold tomatoes and corn to add sweetness, and sunflower seeds for crunch.
Provided by Jeff Schwarz And Greg Kessler
Categories quick, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place one zucchini cylinder in a spiral mandoline, and firmly hold the mandoline in place while spinning the zucchini through the blade. Repeat with the remaining zucchini pieces.
- Wrap the zucchini ribbons in cheesecloth and squeeze out any excess water. Discard the water, and place the dry zucchini ribbons in a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, corn and sunflower seeds to the zucchini.
- If using lobster, dice the meat into 1-inch chunks, reserving some claws for garnish, and add it to the bowl.
- Mix in the olive oil, lemon juice and most of the basil leaves.
- Add salt to taste, garnish with the remaining basil leaves and the lobster claws if using, and serve.
ZUCCHINI "PASTA"
If you don't eat wheat, or you're on a low-carbohydrate diet and miss pasta, this can stand in for fettucine. Be very careful not to overcook it; it will be al dente after just a few minutes of cooking, after which it will quickly fall apart. When cooked just right, it's silky and wonderful. You can eat it as is, or toss it with a fresh tomato sauce. Use a vegetable peeler or a mandolin to make the thin zucchini strips. It's easy to do with the peeler, which is what I use.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini into lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several ribbons from one side, then turn the zucchini and peel off more ribbons. Continue to turn and peel off ribbons until you get to the seeds at the core of the zucchini. Discard the core. You can also do this on a mandolin, adjusted to a very thin slice.
- Cook the zucchini strips in 2 batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the zucchini ribbons and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, tossing and stirring the zucchini, for 2 to 3 minutes only, just until softened and beginning to be translucent. Adjust salt and add freshly ground pepper to taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and zucchini. Serve, topping with tomato sauce and freshly grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 545 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
ONE-POT ZUCCHINI-BASIL PASTA
This no-colander-necessary, one-pot pasta method isn't a gimmick: Cooking the noodles in just enough seasoned stock means they're done in the same amount of time it takes the liquid to reduce into a concentrated, extra flavorful sauce. Mascarpone makes it silky, though crème fraîche or even softened cream cheese would be solid substitutes. While the pasta cooks, make a quick gremolata of chopped parsley, salted almonds and basil, which adds brightness and texture to the finished dish. Though this pasta comes together quickly, it requires more attention than some: Be sure to stir frequently so the noodles cook evenly, and add a splash of water toward the end of cooking, as needed, so they stay saucy.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, easy, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, deep 12-inch skillet, bring stock to a boil over high heat. Once stock boils, stir in pasta, zucchini, mascarpone, garlic and half the basil; season generously with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and liquid is reduced until thickened and creamy, 12 to 13 minutes, adding a splash of water during the last few minutes of cooking if needed to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, prepare the gremolata: Chop almonds and parsley with remaining basil until finely chopped and combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with gremolata and serve immediately.
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