A low fat sauce for pasta or veggies?

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amberrobinson1
amberrobinson1 Posts: 11
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I have been eating A LOT of steamed broccolli, cauliflour, and whole wheat pasta. But everytime that I eat it I spray Parkay butter spray (just like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray). I have been going through a bottle a week and I am kind of getting tired of it. Fat-free cheese tastes bad and I can't think of anything else to top it with. Any suggestions?



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  • amberrobinson1
    amberrobinson1 Posts: 11
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    I have been eating A LOT of steamed broccolli, cauliflour, and whole wheat pasta. But everytime that I eat it I spray Parkay butter spray (just like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray). I have been going through a bottle a week and I am kind of getting tired of it. Fat-free cheese tastes bad and I can't think of anything else to top it with. Any suggestions?



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  • froggirl
    froggirl Posts: 35
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    A little olive oil would be tasty and the fat in it is the good kind.
  • amberrobinson1
    amberrobinson1 Posts: 11
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    I don't think that I could force myself to eat plain olive oil knowing the fat content. It has been so long since I have used any kind of grease that wasn't in a spray can. LOL
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


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  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
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    Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which can raise HDL cholesterol levels, improving your lipid profile. Also, fat doesn't make you fat, and is used in cell membranes, nerve function, and hormone production. It's VERY important to have in your diet. The spray stuff usually contains trans-fats, which increase LDL cholesterol, and that actually harms your lipid profile. Also, it does contain calories. If you look at the fine print, those bottles can contain 1000 or so calories, so if you're going through a bottle a week, you're actually adding a lot to your caloric intake. So eat olive oil, just in moderation. A little goes a long way. :smile:
  • dgoodgion
    dgoodgion Posts: 10
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    I have been boiling my whole wheat pasta in Instant Chicken Bouillon (gives it a little flavor). Then I sprinkle on the following: low fat grated parmesean cheese, cracked red pepper (or Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend), juice from a lemon wedge (or you can leave this one out for variety), couple of sprays of I can't believe it's not butter and a small handful of diced grilled chicken. It's a very yummy combination and very filling too...


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  • dancegirl1
    dancegirl1 Posts: 30
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    Ragu has a pasta sauce that is awesome...its a no sugar added marinara sauce. I think its just called Ragu Light. I have the tomato basil flavor or whatever it is and its delicious. It has like 70 calories per serving, its really healthy...it is pretty much just a pure tomato...and tomatoes are very healthy!
  • cp005e
    cp005e Posts: 1,495 Member
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    Tomato/marinara sauce is easy to make and low in calories. Pesto is a little higher in calories due to the olive oil (and optional cheese/pine nuts), but it is so flavorful that you only need to use a little bit. Also, you might try adding in some more flavorful veggies, like mushrooms, red peppers, onions and garlic.
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
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    I like salsa, it makes it taste like mexican food. I often use it in lieu of salad dressing in restaurants if I don't like the selection.

    Also I like Frank's Original Hot Sauce, but I like hot things. (my wife often reminds me that not everyone likes pain as a flavor).
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
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    I don't think that I could force myself to eat plain olive oil knowing the fat content. It has been so long since I have used any kind of grease that wasn't in a spray can. LOL
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


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    I bought a pump at williams sonoma for 15 dollars. you put in 4 oz of OVOO and pump it. I have had the same bottle for a month. I pump it and spray my pan, cook garlic and onions till soft, throw in my presteamed veggies and toss. Then i put this over my ww pasta and sprtz with the OVOO again. It cant be more than a tspn of OVOO.

    My dr told me we need good fats to keep our bad cholesteral down. Also NO perservatives or cfs in the bottle-and the added benefit of cardio while you pump it up LOL:wink:
  • shorerider
    shorerider Posts: 3,817 Member
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    I want to get one of those spraying pump thingies for my Olive Oil but am concerned about how to measure what you're spraying--how do y'all who use those sprayers measure what you're using??
  • shorerider
    shorerider Posts: 3,817 Member
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    I have been eating A LOT of steamed broccolli, cauliflour, and whole wheat pasta. But everytime that I eat it I spray Parkay butter spray (just like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray). I have been going through a bottle a week and I am kind of getting tired of it. Fat-free cheese tastes bad and I can't think of anything else to top it with. Any suggestions?



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  • Laynee
    Laynee Posts: 45
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    I've just started using the whole wheat pasta, rotini's my favorite right now. I use Cabot 50% light cheddar on it (microwave a few sec. to melt it in). Also do stir fry veggies mixed in with it and sometimes I add shrimp. Chicken would be good too. Yum. There are a lot of things you can do with pasta. I've never cared for the traditional tomato sauce but there are so many other possibilities! I just made some pesto since I had a lot of basil in my garden and put it in the freezer so I'll be trying that too.

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