Zucchini Noodles with Ricotta
- 2 small tomatoes, cored and cut into small cubes
- Kosher salt
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
- 1 small fresh hot red chile, split in half lengthwise to expose the seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mixed fresh tender herbs, such as basil, chives, and/or tarragon
- 3 tablespoons grated aged sheeps-milk cheese
- Season the tomatoes with a little salt.
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into long paper-thin slices, using a mandoline or a sharp vegetable peeler.
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over low heat and saute the garlic and chile until they are fragrant and softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
- Season with a little salt.
- Add the zucchini, raise the heat to medium-high, and toss gently with tongs, seasoning very generously with salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook while tossing occasionally until the zucchini is slightly wilted and warmed through but still firm and not yet giving off very much liquid, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and toss for a moment, until they are hot and begin to give off a little liquid.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the ricotta and herbs, combining them with the zucchini and tomatoes to create a creamy, light pink sauce.
- Divide between two warm bowls, and serve topped with the grated sheeps-milk cheese.
tomatoes, kosher salt, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hot red chile, freshly ground black pepper, wholemilk ricotta cheese, herbs, grated aged
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-noodles-with-ricotta-377621 (may not work)