This has got to be my favorite savoury living dish.
It’s so simple and quick to make.
For this recipe you will need a spiralizer or a peeler, and a food processor.
Yield: 2 people
2 medium zucchinis peeled
BRAZIL NUT RAWMESAN
I like to start using the food processor for the rawmesan before I do the sugo (‘sauce’ in Italian) so you won’t need to wash the machine afterwards
1cup brazil nuts
2 tbs nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4tsp paprika
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/4-1/2tsp salt
Food process all ingredients until it resembles fine grated parmesan do not over do it or else the oils will release from the nuts and make the whole mixture wet.
Pour into a small dish and set aside for later.
SUGO
4x tomatoes seeded
1cup sundried tomatoes
1tsp dried oregano
1tsp dried basil
2 medjool dates pitted
½ cup olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
small handful fresh basil
2 tbs capers whole optional
2 tbs olives pitted roughly chopped optional
Food process the first 7 ingredients until well incorporated and not too smooth, adjust salt and pepper to taste
Add fresh basil and pulse a few time
Pour into a bowl and add capers and chopped olives -fold through
TO MAKE THE ZUCCHINI PASTA:
Peel (optional) the Zucchini and cut in 1/2- see the image below and spiral away.
Place a generous handful of Zucchini pasta on a plate, pour the Sugo over it, and sprinkle the rawmesan. Bon appetite!