No Noodles.

Let's talk about noodles.

Ramen: count me out. Pho: gross. Beef Stroganoff: pass me the vomit bag. Chicken noodle soup: take those noodles away and you have a winner. Pasta: never been a fan. I know you are probably saying "whut the whuuuuuut" to yourself right now, especially to the last one. I know, I know I'm sure that I am sooooooo non-Italian for disliking pasta. I think it's a texture thing I just can't get over. Also, the fact that I'd rather have a bowl full of meatballs and tomato sauce piled high with Parmesan cheese needs no questioning. 

While I have an adversity to noodles, I can get behind the aesthetics of them. Especially, when you get to twirl those beautiful stringy ribbons around the tines of a fork. Luckily, seester surprised me with a veggie spiralizer on Sunday. To say I was excited is an understatement. 

Enter zucchini noodles. 

Let's make a zingy, zesty dressing and 

toss the noodles in it. 

Capisce?

Now this, this is a noodle I can get behind. A noodle we can believe in. 

Seriously. 

So flavorful, soooooo melt in your mouth. 

This is perfect for lunch or dinner! 

Serve it with some Chicken Parmesan...now that's Italian! haha!

Zucchini Noodles with Honey Tangerine Tahini Ginger Dressing (GF/V/P):

Ingredients:

For the noodles:
2 large zucchini, cut into spiral shapes using a spiralizer (you can also use a julienne peeler and peel the zucchini into strips)
salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:
juice of 1 honey tangerine
1 T. + 2 t. tahini
1 T. raw honey
1 t. pure maple syrup
1 t. freshly grated ginger
zest of 1 honey tangerine
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Place the noodles in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator while you prep the dressing.
2. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
3. Pour about 3-4 tablespoons of the dressing onto the noodles. Gently toss the noodles.
4. Garnish with freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley and basil.

Serves 2-4

MANGIA!!!