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Makes
3 to 4 side servings
Author Notes
A nice side dish to go with something grilled or a light main for the summer. —inpatskitchen
Ingredients
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18
cherry tomatoes
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1
small zucchini about 8 inches long
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1
clove crushed garlic
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1 teaspoon
finely chopped fresh oregano
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1/4 cup
thinly sliced basil
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4 ounces
egg noodles
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Chicken broth for cooking the noodles ( or vegetable broth)
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2 tablespoons
butter
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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With a vegetable peeler, peel the zucchini into ribbons about 1/2 inch wide until you reach the seeds. Cut the ribbons into pieces about 2 inches long, place them in a colander and toss with the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
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After 10 minutes rinse the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry with paper toweling. Place into a serving bowl.
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Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in the bowl along with the crushed garlic, basil and oregano.
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Cook the noodles in the broth. Drain, reserving some of the broth. Stir the butter into the noodles and then toss with the vegetable mixture. Add a little reserved broth to loosen and season with salt and pepper. Eat right away!
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My cooking style is pretty much all over the place, although I'm definitely partial to Greek and Italian cuisine. Oh yes, throw a little Cajun in there too!
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