One of the fun things about zucchini noodles are, if you are too lazy to cook them up quick, you can simply enjoy them raw and they are quite delicious, though I usually sautee them up for a minute or two, which take a little of the crunch off. I guess part of this is because usually I just look at pasta as a way to get incredible tasty sauces into my face! For me, they really and truly do satisfy the way traditional grain-based pasta does. Oh and if you haven’t tried them yet, zucchini noodles aka “zoodles”, are just amazing and I can promise you will likely become addicted, as I have. Last summer I was even slow roasting some and preserved them in olive oil in the freezer for over the winter. I just add some oil, a little salt and pepper and pop them right in the oven and save them for various dishes later.
#ROASTED ZOODLES FULL#
I tend to roast the tomatoes ahead of time, at night when the kitchen isn’t so hot, as a full basket of tomatoes from that morning’s harvest awaits my next move. It’s not only a great way to enjoy what is most in season, it’s also so healthy and light. This dish has become a staple as my heirloom zucchini and heirloom cherry tomato varieties continue to grow at a very fast rate this summer. Pulling weeds and looking for things ready to be picked, it is all quite therapeutic and meditative, in a way. Plus, I really love knowing exactly where my food is coming from and I enjoy connecting with my home and my surroundings in this way.
#ROASTED ZOODLES FREE#
It legitimately feels like free food whenever I bring that morning’s bounty into the kitchen. While having a garden can at times feel like another job, most of the time it feels like pretty much THE most brilliant thing you could ever do. Letting nature and the season decide for me. Many times this early morning stroll determines the rest of the meals for the day and I just adore that. Stepping outside first thing in the morning, walking barefoot through the dew covered grass, making my way across the yard to my garden – has to be one of the highlights of my day. If these types of recipes and meals make me dance around my kitchen with joy and really satisfy me, surely I cannot be alone! Most days you will find me eating zucchini noodles, cucumber ribbons or a lettuce wrap of some sort for lunch. No frills, just classic flavors, easy, fresh, seasonal and light. As I was trying to decide on photographing this to share, I stepped back for a moment and realized how I actually live on dishes like this, in between all of the fun recipe development stuff.
I can tell you that while there really is nothing extra special or innovative about this dish, for me lately with the craziness of life, when it comes to cooking, I am drawn to perfect summertime simplicity. But, what it lacks in complexity and concept, it more than makes up for in flavor, ease and satisfaction. I have to be honest, I debated even sharing the recipe for these Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes.
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