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Recipe: raw Zucchini pasta -






















Raw zucchini pasta


This a well-known recipe among raw food enthusiasts.

If you have a spiral slicer to obtain "spaghetti" go ahead and use it.
Otherwise, happy slicing! You can also use a mandolin slicer.
Years after posting this recipe I found a good link so I'm adding it!
http://www.insonnetskitchen.com/how-to-make-zucchini-pasta-with-a-mandoline-slicer/

All you need to do is prepare your favourite sauce and mix it over the sliced zucchini. Be careful not to end up with watery zucchini...

 I had two versions: my usual Italian tomato sauce with canned tomatoes, garlic, spring onion, chili pepper, basil and a dash of salt, and a "pesto" sauce with pine nuts, lots of basil, extra-virgin olive oil and crushed garlic.

We liked both dishes. 



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