Easy Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini (use a y-shaped peeler to make zucchini ribbons)
• 1 cup pasta of choice
• 2 cups butternut squash (cubed )
• 1 head of garlic
• 1 lemon (zested & juiced)
• 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp Aleppo-style pepper (sub for red chili flakes)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 watermelon radish (sliced and cut into half moons)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the cubed butternut squash in a single layer to a sheet pan and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Place the garlic in the sheet pan as well. Roast for 20-30 minutes.
2. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Use a y-shaped peeler to make zucchini ribbons.
3. Make the sauce: heat the oil in a saucepan on low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the garlic, lemon zest, salt, and Aleppo-style pepper. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4. Toss the zucchini ribbons, roasted butternut squash, pasta, cilantro and watermelon radish, into a serving bowl. Top with the garlic lemon dressing.