Hey guys, Ellen here! Otherwise known as paleo pasta, zoodles (which is much more fun to say!) are a simple substitute to regular pasta. They are made from zucchini and are a great way to get more vegetables into your diet. You can pair zoodles with no sugar added regular marinara sauce or a paleo vodka sauce (recipe below). You can always slice up zucchini with a regular knife but to make proper zoodles, we recommend investing in a spiral slicer like the one pictured here. We’ve made paleo pasta with and without a spiral slicer and the spiral slicer is able to cut the zucchini thinner and more evenly which helps with consistency while cooking. Plus, it’s more fun to eat too!
Ingredients:
3 zucchinis (feeds about 4)
Ingredients for marinara sauce:
1 jar no sugar added marinara sauce
Oregano
Garlic Salt
Pepper
Sundried tomatoes (optional)
mushrooms (optional)
Ingredients for “vodka” sauce:
1 jar no sugar added marinara sauce
1/2 can light or regular coconut milk
Oregano
Garlic Salt
Pepper
Sundried tomatoes (optional)
mushrooms (optional)
Directions for zoodles with marinara sauce:
1. Put zucchinis through zoodle maker and set aside
2. Add a light olive oil coating to a sauce pan and turn to medium heat
3. If adding mushrooms, add them in and sautee until lightly browned
4. Add jar of marinara sauce to pan
5. Add seasoning to taste
6. Bring sauce to a light simmer and add in zoodles. This will help them soften.
7. Add Sundried tomatoes
8. Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until zoodles appear softened.
Directions for zoodles with vodka sauce:
1. Put zucchinis through zoodle maker and set aside
2. Add a light olive oil coating to a sauce pan and turn to medium heat
3. If adding mushrooms, add them in and sautee until lightly browned
4. Add half a jar of marinara sauce to pan.
5. Add 1/4 can of coconut milk to pan. Stir and lightly season
6. Add second half of tomato sauce to pan and second 1/4 of coconut milk
7. Re-season and stir
8. 4. Bring sauce to a light simmer and add in zoodles. This will help them soften.
9. Add Sundried tomatoes
10. Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until zoodles appear softened
This meal is easy to make and delicious! You can add turkey meatballs as well for added protein.
[addtoany] Yum