All hail the spariliser: the simple kitchen gadget for sneaking veggies into fussy eaters. Here, Annabel Karmel cooks up a quick, fresh courgetti dish with cherry tomatoes and herby pesto - perfect for a light lunch or dinner on summer days.<br /><br />Find this recipe and more inside Annabel Karmel's new book; Busy Mum's Cookbook. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Annabel-Karmels-Busy-Mums-Cookbook/dp/1785030884<br /><br />Courgette spaghetti <br /><br />Makes 4 portions. Prep: 4 mins Cook: 6mins<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />4 large courgettes<br /><br />3 tbsp olive oil<br /><br />2-3 garlic cloves, crushed<br /><br />250g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved<br /><br />2 tbsp fresh green pesto<br /><br />50g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese), grated<br /><br />salt and black pepper<br /><br />METHOD<br /><br />1. Put the courgettes through a spiraliser to make long spaghetti-like strands.<br /><br />2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds, then add the spiralised courgettes to the pan. Toss over a high heat for 2-3 minutes, until just softening, then remove and set aside on kitchen paper.<br /><br />3.Return the frying pan to the heat, add the remaining olive oil, then fry the tomatoes for 2 minutes. Season, add the spiralised courgettes, pesto and grated Parmesan, toss until heated through and serve immediately.<br /><br />Like this? Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more Mumsnet content. New videos every week: http://tiny.mn/1k47ooT<br /><br />See more videos at http://www.mumsnet.com/video<br /><br />Mumsnet is the UK's biggest online network for parents. Join the conversation at www.mumsnet.com<br /><br />Like Mumsnet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mumsnet<br />Follow Mumsnet on Twitter: @mumsnettowers
