Zucchini Spaghetti

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced and chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, julienned
  • 2 zucchini, julienned
  • 2 stalks celery, cut on angle
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried basil)
  • 2 tomatoes, julienned
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (6 -12 ounce) package spaghetti (use good spaghetti)
  • anchovy (optional)
  • green pepper (optional)
  • hot pepper (optional)
  • hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    NOTE: if using fresh basil add it at the end to get better flavor.
  2. 2
    Pre cut all vegetables and garlic.
  3. 3
    In a large pot bring water with a pinch of salt to a boil, then add the spaghetti.
  4. 4
    Heat frying pan, making sure to cover the bottom with olive oil.
  5. 5
    Add garlic, dried basil, onions, celery and hot sauce (if desired) to the frying pan.
  6. 6
    Cook on medium heat for 5 min, then add the salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Add zucchini to the frying pan just before draining the cooked pasta.
  8. 8
    Add the drained spaghetti and tomatoes to pan. If using fresh basil add this now, also add any additional olive oil if the dish is dry. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  9. 9
    Season with additional salt & pepper if desired, then serve hot.

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