Thursday, September 17, 2015

Amazing Zucchini Alfredo Pasta (+Miracle Peeler Product Review)

Alex and I were shopping in TJ Maxx today and saw an as seen on TV product called the Miracle Peeler and I decided to buy it. I was only $7, so why not? We picked up some zucchini and other ingredients at the store to test it out. The peeler peels very thin slices, and the julienne side works well too, but you have to apply a good amount of pressure. It sliced my zucchini into nice thin pasta-like pieces that cooked wonderfully. The Miracle Peeler has two two-way blades. One side peels and one side juliennes. You're supposed to be able to go back and forth on a carrot or such and half your peeling time. I haven't tried that out yet. It also comes with a small mandolin- type device that snaps onto the peeler to make it faster to peel your chosen veggie. I will put the commercial at the bottom of this entry.

Zucchini Alfredo Pasta



2 medium zucchini
4 oz. pancetta, diced
2 oz. sundried tomatoes
6 oz. heavy cream
2/3 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp. minced garlic
sprinkle of dried basil, oregano, & parsley
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper
sprinkle of onion powder

  1. Chop off each end of the zucchini. Peel the zucchini so that none of the dark green is left. Julienne both zucchinis. 
  2. In a skillet, heat some butter or non EV olive oil. Chop up your tomatoes to desired size.
  3. Saute the garlic, tomatoes and pancetta until hot. 
  4. Add the zucchini and saute until hot.
  5. Add in the parmesan cheese and herbs/salt/pepper.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Turn down the heat to a simmer and let the sauce thicken.



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