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Angel Hair w/Julienned Zucchini & Herbs




Source of Recipe


$5 Dinners


List of Ingredients




1 medium zucchini ($.50)
Couple basil, oregano and thyme leaves (from the garden)
1 large or 2 smaller garlic cloves, crushed ($.10)
1-2 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 lb. angel hair pasta ($.40) Bought on Manager’s Special for $.49/box

Optional
2 cups grilled and diced chicken ($1.50)
1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese ($.50)



Recipe



First up…Julienne the Zucchini…

The Julienne is a 2 1/2 inch long and 1/8-1/4 inch wide cut on vegetables like carrots and zucchini. It is typically done after peeling the veggies…but as you can see, I like to include the green skin in the julienne cuts. For the color, and the nutrients!

Chop of the head and tail of the zucchini.

Cut into about 2 1/2 inch long sections.

Cut off the green edges, creating a square…as best you can!

Cut the square into 1/8 inch wide slices.

5. Then slice those slices into 1/8 by 1/8 inch pieces. There…it’s julienned. Simple, right?!

Make similar cuts to the green skin pieces.

Pile high the julienned zucchini.

Wash and pat dry the fresh herbs.

Place the smaller herbs, like the thyme and oregano leaves, inside the larger leaves.

Roll up like a cigar and run a knife through the fresh herbs.

Peel a large garlic clove…or 2 smaller ones.

In a small or medium skillet, heat the olive oil for 2-3 minutes, then crush the garlic into the oil.

Tttttssssssssssssss…..izzle!

Saute the garlic for a little less than a minute, or until begins to brown. And make your house smell like food heaven.

Add the julienned zucchini.

And toss with the fresh herbs and sauteed garlic. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Let saute, stirring often, for 4-6 minutes, or until begin to turn opaque and some turn brown.

While the zucchini is cooking, prepare the angel hair pasta in a saucepan.

Be sure to separate it well. Angel hair is famous for clumping together!!! Drain pasta when finished cooking.

Toss the cooked pasta with the sauteed julienned zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve it up!

Makes 4 adult portions.

Cost $1.10-$3.10