Zucchini Noodle Pasta

For the noodles:

You can make zucchini noodles (zoodles) in a number of ways.  If you have a mandoline or a spiralizer, you can create noodles easily.  Just follow the manufacturer's safety precautions as the blades are sharp.  You can also use a vegetable peeler or a box grater to create the zoodles.   With a chef knife, you can cut cross-sections of the zucchini and then cut into matchsticks.

Preheat a saute pan over medium heat.  Add the olive oil.  Gently cook the noodles until tender crisp.  They will start to look slightly translucent.  Add half the minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste.  Cook on low for one minute, until the garlic is fragrant.  

For the Chickpea Sauce

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

Saute the zucchini and mixed chopped vegetables for 10 minutes.  Add the rest of the garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant.  Add the chickpeas and chopped tomatoes.  Simmer until heated through, about ten more minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Turn off the heat and toss with the zucchini noodles and parmesan cheese.  Serve with crusty, whole grain bread.