Vegetable Ribbon Pasta Recipes

VEGETABLE RIBBON PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare the veggies. Take the squash and hold in one hand. Using the other take a sharp swivel vegetable peeler and run it down the length of the squash cutting off wide thin strips to create the vegetable ribbons.
• Take the white and light green parts of the leek and cut into 2 inch Julienne strips. Cut the peppers into thin strips. Cut the cheese into small pieces.
• Now In a deep nonstick skillet, heat oil til hot but not smoking over med heat. Add the leek, garlic and cook stirring frequently until the leek is softened about 7 minutes. Add the peppers, broth and cook until peppers are softened about 6 more minutes.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender then drain.
• Add the Veggie Riboons to the skillet and cook until tender about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook until cheese melts [about 1 minute].
• Add pasta, toss and place on serving dish.
• Note times is active and passive not prep and cooking.
• Use young squash for less seeds.

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE "RIBBON PASTA"

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into strips, pressing down firmly with the peeler so that the strips are almost as thick as a potato chip (see photo). Place vegetable strips in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper. Toss lightly and set aside.
• In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté, stirring constantly until garlic has softened and is transparent, about 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces and 2 Tablespoons rosemary. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until chicken is cooked through and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken pieces to a medium bowl and set aside.
• # Add chicken stock and remaining 2 Tablespoons of rosemary to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula. Boil until chicken stock is reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and yellow squash strips to the skillet, stirring gently. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Toss in the reserved cooked chicken along with any juices that have collected in the bowl. If desired, add grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately.
• Chef's Note: Feel free to make substitutions. Instead of chicken, use thinly sliced steak or whole medium shrimp. Substitute carrots for the zucchini or squash. Instead of rosemary, try oregano, parsley or thyme. Add more flavor by replacing half the olive oil with margarine or butter. And cut your prep time by 10 minutes by using precooked chicken or leftovers.