Un-Pasta Marinara
You would think we’re half Italian in this family, the way we love our pasta. We eat it on a weekly basis in all shapes and sizes, but I’m all too aware that it’s not always the healthiest choice. So, I decided to try a healthier version that my mom told me about recently. I’m calling it the Un-Pasta Marinara, but it’s actually Zucchini Marinara. And since this is peak zucchini season, it’s a great time to make it!
This recipe is super easy and very healthy, so it’s a win-win. You’ll need one medium zucchini per serving you want to make. Just wash and peel the zucchini, then continue to cut each one into long thin strips with the vegetable peeler until you’ve cut down to the seeds.
Then, just place the zucchini strips in a steamer basket over boiling water for approximately 2 minutes– just long enough to get it hot. Be careful not to leave it too long or it will start to break down and become too soft.
Once it’s hot, drain well & serve with your favorite marinara sauce. Add a little salt and parmesan and it tastes great!
So there ya go–it may not taste exactly like your Great Aunt Marcella’s famous spaghetti, but it’s distant cousin. A skinny distant cousin. Enjoy!
July 18, 2012 @ 2:02 pm
This sounds yummy! I'll have to try it.
July 18, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
What a good idea to shave down the flesh of the zuchinni to make these ribbons that resemble pasta. Have you ever had the spaghetti squash? That is a fun squash that shreds up like noodles too, but it is yellow. It is quite good with the red sauce on it.
July 18, 2012 @ 10:54 pm
I would totally eat this. I do this with spaghetti squash all the time. My family won't eat it, though. They like their marinara with pasta. Once I tried to sneek zucchini in some chocolate chip cookies and the kids noticed it right away. They refused to eat them. So picky…
July 19, 2012 @ 1:05 am
I must try this!! The peeler is such a great idea!! We eat paleo in our house so this will work perfect!! Thanks so much!!
July 19, 2012 @ 2:04 am
Thanks for this! I'm always looking for new zucchini recipes. đŸ™‚
July 19, 2012 @ 2:32 am
What a great idea- This family will love it- thanks-xo Diana