Ingredients
4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (3 to 4 cloves) minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending on how spicy you like the pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for topping shredded
1 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Salt, to taste
Directions
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Trim and prep the zucchini. Cut extra-long noodles so they are about the length of spaghetti.
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Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat. When the oil begins to bubble, add zucchini noodles. Toss the noodles with pasta tongs and cook until al dente — they should be wilted, but still have a crunch. Do not let the noodles cook any longer than 5 to 7 minutes, or they will become mushy. As they cook, keep tossing so that all the zucchini noodles have a chance to hit the bottom of the skillet.
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Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese. Cook for one minute. Use pasta tongs to transfer the noodles, tomatoes, and basil to a serving dish. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
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Bring the liquid left in the skillet to a simmer.
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Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl then whisk into the simmering liquid. Continue whisking until the liquid thickens to a sauce; about 1 minute.
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Taste the sauce and season with salt. Pour the sauce over the zucchini, tomatoes, and basil.
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Finish with more parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.