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SWAP IT: Zucchini Pasta

I try to limit my refined starches like bread and pasta, but sometimes I get serious carb cravings. That’s why I was super excited when I heard about this spaghetti stand-in: zucchini “pasta.”

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You can find several variations of the recipe online, but I was quite pleased with this one that was featured in the "New York Times."

If you want to switch it up a bit, you can also try:

  • Summer squash in place of zucchini, or a colorful combination of both vegetables
  • Using a julienne peeler to make a more spaghetti-like “pasta”
  • Pesto or marinara sauce in place of some of the olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Topping with grilled shrimp for a fantastic main course

 

Enjoy!

Love, Molly

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  • Lillian Parker
    #2
    I've heard about this and I'll definitely try it! I try to limit refined carbs as well and my new fave pasta substitute is spaghetti squash. If you haven't tried it, just roast it, then scrape it out with a fork and it comes out just like cappellini! It's insane and delicious with some sauce, since it has the mouthfeel of pasta and the fall flavor of squash!
  • Dee
    Dee
    #3
    My coworkers are obsessed with cauliflower rice... This zucchini recipe looks so delish I will make sure we all try it!
  • Eggface
    #4
    Love the ribbons. Will try for sure. I grill zucchini and use it to make a pasta-less manicotti (lasgane too) so much better for you and seriously tastier: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-needs-pasta-pasta-less-manicotti.html for the recipe.
  • rachel rosenbloom
    #5
    yum!!
  • Kate Gallagher
    #6
    Love this idea. I need to try this.

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