Source: Olga Miltsova, AdobeStockZucchini spaghetti is one of the most unusual and creative dishes you can make. And it's much easier than it seems – all you need is a Korean carrot grater or a vegetable peeler. Catch 12 quick recipes!
1. Quick Zucchini Spaghetti
Source: kakprosto.ruA version that cooks in literally 5-7 minutes.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 bunch dill, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater. Sauté them in olive oil for 1-2 minutes, add lemon juice, spices, and chopped dill. Remove the spaghetti from the heat.
2. Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
Source: yogamodern.ruAnother simple but very tasty quick recipe.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 100 g pesto sauce, 50 g hard cheese, 5 cherry tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add pesto sauce, cherry tomato wedges, and grated cheese. Stir the pasta, heat for half a minute, and remove from heat.
3. Zucchini Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Bacon
Source: vk.comExcellent and hearty vegetable spaghetti for a family dinner.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 30 g bacon, 7 cherry tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater. Finely chop the bacon, and slice the cherry tomatoes into wedges. Fry the bacon for literally 1 minute in a dry pan, add the tomatoes and fry for another minute. Add the zucchini spaghetti, stir, and cook everything together for 5 minutes. Season to taste.
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4. Zucchini Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce
Source: keto-mojo.comA very aromatic and delicate pasta that will delight even gourmets.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 1 tsp dried garlic, 20 g butter, 250 g mushrooms, 150 ml 15% cream, 0.5 tsp basil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into thin noodles using any available method, and slice the mushrooms. Sauté the zucchini in butter for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and spices to taste.
Separately fry the mushrooms for 2-4 minutes, pour in the cream, add basil and other spices. Simmer the sauce for another 3-4 minutes. Mix the sauce with the zucchini noodles and simmer everything together for another 3-5 minutes.
5. Zucchini Spaghetti with Shrimp
Source: simpleslim.ruAny size shrimp will do – it's not critical in this recipe.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 300 g shrimp, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater. Peel and fry the shrimp with sliced garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Set them aside and fry the zucchini in the same pan for 2 minutes. Mix it with the shrimp, season, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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6. Zucchini Spaghetti with Onions and Carrots
Source: bor72.ruThis spaghetti will make an excellent side dish for any hot meal.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and carrots on a Korean grater. Slice the onion into feathers, fry until soft, and sprinkle with spices. Similarly, separately fry the carrots and zucchini with spices for about 3 minutes each. Mix everything together or layer it – to taste.
7. Zucchini Spaghetti with Turkey and Cream
Source: kitchenaid-mea.comNot only delicious but also a very impressive dish.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 300 g turkey fillet, 6 cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 200 ml 20% cream, 50 g Parmesan, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey fillet into pieces and fry for about 15 minutes, stirring. Cut the zucchini into noodles, and the cherry tomatoes into wedges. Add everything to the turkey, pour in the cream, season, add garlic, and simmer for 15-20 minutes with the lid on. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and remove from heat.
8. Zucchini Spaghetti with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Source: pinterest.comAlmost classic pasta inspired by Gordon Ramsay's recipe.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 70 g Parmesan, 500 g ground meat, 2 onions, 1 egg, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 800 g canned tomatoes, 1 tsp oregano, 0.5 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater or with a vegetable peeler. Mix the ground meat, one chopped onion, two chopped garlic cloves, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to taste. Form small meatballs with wet hands, cover them with cling film, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Chop the second onion and the remaining garlic, and fry until golden. Add the tomato paste and after 2 minutes – the crushed tomatoes with their juice, oregano, balsamic vinegar, and spices to taste. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until it thickens.
Lightly fry the meatballs in batches on all sides, transfer them to the tomato sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes. Separately fry the zucchini spaghetti for 3-4 minutes. Arrange the spaghetti on plates, pour the sauce with meatballs over it, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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9. Zucchini Spaghetti with Spinach Sauce
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruFor color, you can use zucchini instead of some of the squash.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 60 g Parmesan, 60 g butter, 100 g spinach, 20 g basil, 40 g parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Blend spinach leaves, basil, parsley, garlic, and olive oil in a blender. Grate the zucchini with a vegetable peeler or Korean grater. Blanch the zucchini spaghetti for 2 minutes in boiling water. Mix everything with butter, drizzle with spinach sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
10. Zucchini Spaghetti with Coconut Cream
Source: healthversed.comThis recipe is suitable even for those on a keto diet.
You will need: 400 g zucchini, 200 g peeled shrimp, 150 ml coconut cream, 30 g butter, 1/2 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 6 cherry tomatoes, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater. Fry the shrimp for a couple of minutes in 20 g of butter and set aside. Add the remaining butter and lightly fry the minced garlic. Pour in the cream and lemon juice, add spices, and add the zucchini. Stir and simmer for 1 minute, then add the shrimp and tomato wedges. Simmer for another minute and remove the spaghetti from the heat.
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11. Zucchini Spaghetti with Chicken
Source: dzen.ruAs always, young zucchini are best suited here.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 500 g chicken fillet, 60 g sour cream, 50 ml soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater and immerse them in boiling water for 1 minute. Cut and marinate the chicken for half an hour in soy sauce and spices. Finely chop the garlic, slice the tomatoes, and fry them for a couple of minutes. Add the zucchini, stir, and remove from heat. Separately fry the chicken, add sour cream, and simmer until tender. Place the chicken on the zucchini spaghetti and serve.
12. Zucchini Spaghetti with Ground Meat
Source: pinterest.comYou can use any ground meat you have on hand.
You will need: 300 g ground meat, 1 zucchini, 1/2 carrot, 1/2 onion, 3 tbsp ketchup, spices.
Preparation: Lightly fry the ground meat, stirring. Add the chopped onion and grated carrot, and fry for another 5-7 minutes, continuing to stir. Grate the zucchini on a Korean grater and add it to the ground meat. Simmer for another 10 minutes, then add ketchup and spices. Simmer the spaghetti with ground meat for another 5 minutes and remove from heat.