Matchstick Zucchini with Marinara Sauce Salad

Presentation distinguishes this simple combination. Slender strips of crisp-cooked zuc¬chini are arranged in a mound, then surrounded with a ring of marinara sauce. If you own a French fry disc or one that produces julienne strips, you can use it to cut the zucchini..

INGREDIENTS

• 4 medium-size zucchini (about l 1/2 lbs. total) 2 cloves garlic
• About 2 cups marinara sauce, purchased or Homemade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil Pepper Grated Parmesan cheese

METHOD

Insert slicing disc. Cut zucchini into julienne strips as shown on facing page. Change to metal blade; mince garlic. Heat mari¬nara sauce in a small pan over medium heat until hot; keep hot.

Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook, lifting and gently stirring, until zucchini is tender-crisp to bite (2 to 3 minutes). Mound zucchini in center of a large platter or 4 salad plates; spoon sauce evenly around (not over) zucchini. Serve im¬mediately. Pass pepper and cheese at the table. Makes 4 servings.