Creating thin spirals may lend itself to a more Insta-worthy dish, but this can also lead to weak noodles that break. Instead of going for that finer blade attachment, switch it up and spiralize your zucchini with a larger blade. Hello, ribbon zoodles!
For salads, wide ribbons will help the zucchini stand out from other high-water-content vegetables (think tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, et al.). And as a pasta alternative, wide ribbons will hold their structure against a sauce. Just remember to sauté the ribbons quickly (they literally take 2–3 minutes to get al dente), whip up your sauce separately, and then combine everything at the very end. That way, your ribbons will stay true to form and provide a better bite. Bon appétit!
