“Zoodles & Squoodles” aka Zucchini and Squash ribbons of “pasta”
This is a super easy and fast not to mention low calorie alternative to pasta. Here’s what you will need:
2 large zucchini & 2 large squash
1 package of baby spinach
1 pint of tomatoes ( I used “one sweet tomato” but you can use any type of tomato) I halved the tomatoes
1 can of diced tomatoes (as needed)
salt, pepper, garlic, oregano & red pepper to taste
Parmasean Cheese to garnish
(Printable recipe below)
How to:
I used a vegetable slicer to create ribbons with the zucchini and squash-if you don’t have one you can use a traditional vegetable peeler. Set aside.
Saute spinach and tomatoes in a little olive oil. Season with salt & pepper while cooking. Reduce heat and allow the juice from the tomatoes to cook out. This is the primary sauce for your “pasta”.
Slowly add in veggies and cook for about 5 min until they are “al dente”. Add in spices to taste while cooking. Depending on how much juice has come out of your tomatoes, you may need to add a small amount of the canned tomatoes to suit your taste.
Garnish with Parm and That’s it! Your done-super easy and super healthy enjoy. I ate a big bowl of this for dinner and found it very satisfying-hope you do too.
Let me know if you like it!
- 2 large zucchini & 2 large squash
- 1 bag of baby spinach
- 1 pint of tomatoes (any type-I used one sweet tomato)
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (as needed)
- Parm Cheese to garnish
- salt, pepper, garlic, oregano & red pepper to taste
- Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons with the zucchin & squash and set aside
- cut tomatoes in half so juice can cook out
- Saute tomatoes and spinach with a little olive oil turn down heat and simmer for about 5-10 min to allow juices to flow from tomatoes. This is your primary sauce. Season with salt & pepper while you cook.
- Slowly add in veggies & season to taste while cooking. Depending on your taste add in canned tomatoes if needed. Cook until “al dente”
- Garnish with Parm and your done! Enjoy
OOOOOO where did you get your veggie peeler? I’ve been oogling over them!!!! Looks amazing!!!
I just got one at William Sonoma it’s called a Spiral Vegetable slicer it’s amazing and so easy. Glad you stopped by the blog!
That looks really good, I have been resisting buying one of those veggie cutters but I may have to splurge.
Thanks Alexis I have wanted one for a while. It’s worth it! Let me know if you make it. Thanks for stopping by the blog hope you enjoy!
Thank you for posting this awesome recipes on Anything Goes Linky last week! I featured it this week on Fit Foodie Runs blog! Hope you join us again today 🙂
thanks I was excited to see it there! Look forward to doing some joint posts with you again!
I love that veggie peeler, I need to get one and try out this dish, looks awesome!
It’s so easy and makes a much nicer presentation. Thanks for stopping by!
I can’t believe I’m even typing this, but I’m actually excited about this veggie peeler! Thanks for sharing!
Actually it makes such a difference. I don’t know how I lived without one! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read the blog. Hope to see you back soon!
That’s it! I’m getting one of those gadgets to make veggies into noodles. That looks divine! I’m gluten free and always looking for new options.
Honestly as a life long vegetarian I don’t know how I lived without one of these for so long. It’s definitely worth it!
Bookmarking! I just ordered a spiralizer and I’m waiting for it to come in the mail. Thanks for the recipe!
Happy to help! You won’t regret it!
I really need one of those noodle slicer thingys!!! How cool!!! This recipe looks great–will definitely try it!! Thanks for posting it!!
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they are great-you won’t regret it getting one. Thanks for stopping by and reading the blog. Have a great day!
Oh YUM! I’ve tried zoodles but never this combo. Gonna have to put it on my dinner plan!!
It was surprisingly filling and really easy to make. Glad you stopped by the blog! Thanks!
That looks really good:)
Thanks! It’s super easy too. Thanks for stopping by and reading the blog. Have a great day!
Another recipe I can add to my list. Thank you so much. I especially love the image of zucchini noodles coming out of a spiralizer. The ribbon-like noodles look really great.