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Zucchini Noodles with Anchovy Butter

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photo of zucchini noodles with anchovy butter and red chili flakes
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Zucchini "noodles" taste surprisingly indulgent when tossed with plenty of cheese, red-pepper flakes, and olive oil.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
2-3 large zucchini, thinly sliced into noodle-like ribbons with a vegetable peeler or mandoline (about 6 cups)
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add anchovies and cook, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, until dissolved, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Combine zucchini ribbons, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and anchovy butter in a large serving bowl. Serve immediately.

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