Zucchini Spaghetti With Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing Recipes

LEMONY SPAGHETTI AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing gently with tongs, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and reserved cooking water and toss to combine. Stir in the lemon juice and Parmesan. Season with salt.
• Transfer the spaghetti to a serving bowl. Top with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes and serve with lemon wedges.

LEMON CHIVE PASTA WITH CREAMY LEMON PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Save 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain and rinse with warm water.
• In a large skillet heat olive oil. When warm add garlic and red pepper flakes. Add wine and lemon zest. Boil to reduce the wine by half, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Stir in the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. When warm, add lemon juice and season with salt.
• Serve sauce over individual plates of pasta. Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY LEMON-CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Using the julienne blade of a mandoline, slice zucchini into long, thin strips. Transfer zucchini to a colander set over a mixing bowl. Toss zucchini with salt. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature.
• Gently squeeze zucchini to extract excess water. Transfer to a bowl and toss with just enough dressing to evenly coat the zucchini. Season with fleur de sel and serve.