Once the zucchini pasta is cut, you can salt and drain the zucchini in a colander to remove some of the moisture. Let it drain for at least 20 minutes, then press the zucchini to remove the liquid or lay it on a dish towel to dry.r just add it to the pan with whatever sauce you are making for the last few minutes of cooking. Zucchini pasta works well with just about any sauce and also makes a great cold salad. Here are a few different ways to make zucchini pasta: 1  Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips of zucchini.