Angel Hair with Shaved Carrot & Zucchini Ribbons

Such a fabulous way to get your veggies into a meal.

Angel Hair with Shaved Carrot & Zucchini Ribbons 

What you need:

1 box/lb of Angel hair pasta

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup pasta water

1/4 cup, 2 tablespoons olive oil

5-6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

sea salt and pepper to taste

2 large carrots, peeled and shaved in ribbons

1 summer squash, shaved into ribbons
2 pinches dried oregano

3/4 cup white wine

1 lemon juiced, zest

1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley

1/2 cup freshly chopped basil

1/2 cup, plus extra garnish Parmesan cheese

What you'll do:

• Boil water for pasta. Salt it and add bay leaf. Add pasta and cook until al dente. About 7-8 minutes. Angel hair is quicker than other pastas.
• Meanwhile, in a LARGE saucepan heat 2 tablespoon oil. Add pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add carrot and zucchini ribbon shavings. Salt and pepper the veggies.
• Add the oregano. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
• Add in garlic and white wine. Bring to simmer for about 10 minutes. Let the alcohol cook down.
• Add lemon juice and zest. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. When pasta is done, save 1/2 cup of the water.
• Drain pasta and discard bay leaf. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
• Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup parmesan, salt and pepper and stir up so that pasta is flavored and coated.
• Dump the veggie mixture over the pasta.
• Add in fresh herbs and toss.
• Transfer helping to serving dishes and garnish with any extra herbs and cheese. DELISH!