Alfredo Zoodles

I heard about zoodles somewhere and rather than looking up how to make them, I made up my own way. I think they are incredibly delicious and easy enough to make. For those who don't know, they are zucchini noodles made by taking a vegetable peeler and peeling strips of "noodle" off the zucchini. This is my basic one person serving of them.

3 T butter plus 1 T olive oil
1 or 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
2 large or 3 small zucchini (or yellow squash), ends trimmed and peeled into strips with veg peeler
about 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese (loosely packed)
1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half (might need a little more than this)
lots of fresh grated black pepper
salt to taste
fresh basil (about 1 or 2 T chopped) or dried basil about 1/2 tsp or italian seasoning 1/2 tsp

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. When hot, add the garlic and saute for about a minute, stirring.

2. Add the zucchini strips and saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

3. Stir in the cream/half and half and the parmesan cheese. Let cook, stirring some, for another 2 minutes or so until warmed through and cheese is melted and blended in.

4. Season to taste with plenty of black pepper, some salt, and herbs as desired. Serve nice and hot.