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Lemon and Garlic Courgette Ribbon Pasta

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This light and refreshing Lemon and Garlic Courgette Ribbon Pasta is the perfect summer dinner. Combining zesty lemon and fragrant garlic, the courgette ribbons add a delicious crunch to the dish. The dish can be ready in less than 20 minutes, making it a great meat-free option for busy weeknights.

General Information

Macronutrients: 8.2g of protein, 62.2g of carbs, and 6.3g of fat
Calories: 446Kcal
Serving size: 4
Cooking time: 25 minutes

Let’s get ready to prepare a delicious and healthy Lemon and Garlic Courgette Ribbon Pasta. This recipe is perfect for toddlers and free of both salt and sugar, plus each ingredient is cut into sizes suitable for (safe) little mouths and hands.

Ingredients

250g courgette ribbons (2 courgettes)
2 cloves of garlic (3g each)
1 lemon
4 tablespoons olive oil
Ground black pepper
75g whole wheat pasta, such as spaghetti (7 cups)

Instructions

Let’s get peeling! Peel the garlic cloves by pressing gently on them with your fingers and then rubbing away the hard skin. Tip: Got to love that garlic smell!
Slice it up! Cut the courgettes into thin ribbons (think fettuccine) so it’s easier for little hands to eat. You can use a spiralizer for thisbut if you don’t have onea cheese grater will do the job just as well.
Make it zesty! Squeeze the lemon until you get about 2 tablespoons of juice and set it aside. You can use a sieve to separate the seeds from the juice - easier for toddlers to eat!
Bring a pot of salted water (1 teaspoon of salt per liter of water) to the boil
Add the courgette ribbons to the pot and cook for no more than 2 minutes. Tip: That’ll make them nice and crunchy!
Garlic time! Mince the garlic cloves (you can use a garlic press if it’s easier) and put it in a large bowl.
Mix it all up! Add the olive oil, the lemon juice and the ground black pepper to the bowl and mix everything with a whisk.
Time for some pasta! Add the whole wheat pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the sauce.
Add the courgette ribbons to the bowl and mix everything together.
Serve and enjoy!