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12-Minute Lemony Noodle + Zoodle Toss
Prep Time
2
mins
Cook Time
12
mins
Total Time
14
mins
Can't decide between pasta noodles or vegetable zoodles -- this easy, 12-minute, one-pot recipe lets you have both with a light lemony zing!
Course:
Main Dish, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings
:
4
servings
Ingredients
6
ounces
uncooked spaghetti
1
lb.
zucchini, summer squash or combination
3
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
2
tablespoons
salted preserved lemons
( or juice and zest from 1 lemon + 2 tsp. salt)
1/2
cup
crumbled queso fresco cheese
1/4
cup
chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Add water to large pasta pot, bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until nearing al dente.
While pasta is cooking, spiralize or chop 1 lb. squash, add to pot of boiling pasta in water for last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain, return everything to pot, stir in 3 Tbs. olive oil and 2 Tbs. salty preserved lemons (or juice and zest of one lemon + 2 tsp. salt).
Garnish with cilantro and queso fresco.