Zucchini noodlesalso known as "Zoodles"Are a wholesome, healthy, and gluten-free alternative to pasta. They can be quickly cooked and tossed with your favorite pasta sauce, used in a casserole, or even added to a bowl of soup. Zucchini noodles are great to make during the summer months when you crave lighter, healthier meals and there is an abundance of zucchini in grocery stores, at farmers markets, and even in your own backyard garden. Zucchini noodles are typically prepared by using a spiralizer tool. These range from stand alone appliances, handheld tools or even stand mixer attachments. However, this recipe also includes an option for making ribbons using a standard vegetable peeler as well.