Healthy Spaghetti?

Oh good grief, everyone's always so literal on this site.

People in Italy don't mix zucchini strips into their pasta. Duh. The point I made was that a lot of Italian recipes use zucchini in them and therefore the flavors often mix well. The first time I went to Italy we made zucchini stuffed with bolognese. It was delicious. Therefore it stands to reason that pasta with bolognese and also zucchini would probably also be delicious.

Did I explain that explicitly enough for you?

Food doesn't work like that. Fish is good with bread crumbs on it. Bread is also good with cheese on it. Using your logic, fish should be good with cheese. Fish and cheese don't go well together at all. Just because two recipes share a common ingredient, that doesn't mean that every ingredient from every recipe goes well together.

Sorry but can't agree with that. Mornay sauce goes beautifully with many fish and other seafood and it has cheese in it.

What's unhealthy about spaghetti?

I'd rather eat the regular stuff and make room for it in my cals. Spaghetti squash sounds nasty. (In my opinion)

Oh good grief, everyone's always so literal on this site.

People in Italy don't mix zucchini strips into their pasta. Duh. The point I made was that a lot of Italian recipes use zucchini in them and therefore the flavors often mix well. The first time I went to Italy we made zucchini stuffed with bolognese. It was delicious. Therefore it stands to reason that pasta with bolognese and also zucchini would probably also be delicious.

Did I explain that explicitly enough for you?

Food doesn't work like that. Fish is good with bread crumbs on it. Bread is also good with cheese on it. Using your logic, fish should be good with cheese. Fish and cheese don't go well together at all. Just because two recipes share a common ingredient, that doesn't mean that every ingredient from every recipe goes well together.

Depends entirely upon which foods. It often works wonderfully. There are LOTS of cheesey fish dishes that are delicious, ever tried deep fried mussels with mozzarella? It's fantastic.

ETA: Someone's going to point out that mussels aren't actually fish. I amend my statement to include parmesan-crusted white fish of most varieties.

If your husband requested spaghetti I seriously doubt he'll be happy with spaghetti squash as a substitute. I like squash, but it's not spaghetti. Just weigh out your portion, fit it into your calories, and enjoy.

Julienne zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and even squash if you wish.

My husband doesn't like too much replacement either, so I keep them separate. One bowl of regular spaghetti, one bowl of julienned veggies, and keep the sauce separate.

Then when its dinner time mix together your spaghetti, veggies, and sauce, and everyone else can do this the same.

If I do shells I grate the veggies in the food processor instead of julienned to look like spaghetti.

In general just keeping components separate is the easiest way to make everyone happy. More veggies for you, less for other people.

To me there is no alternative to pasta. I just try not to eat it more than once a week but otherwise i just count it just like any other meal.

I put my post up earlier without having read the previous responses. People feel very strongly about this! I personally like my alternative, but I put a lot of sauce, cheese, and/or meatballs.

If your husband requested spaghetti I seriously doubt he'll be happy with spaghetti squash as a substitute. I like squash, but it's not spaghetti. Just weigh out your portion, fit it into your calories, and enjoy.

QFT.... My boyfriend would look at me like I grew another head if I served him spaghetti squash instead of real spaghetti.

I actually *did* serve it once. My husband and two teens tried it, because they were hungry, but didn't eat more than a bite or two. I ate some, just because, but I threw away most of it. Squash is ok, and can even be tasty when cooked correctly, but marinara does not go well with squash.

Zucchini noodles! (Spiralised zucchini)

I'm not sure how you make bolognese unhealthy. Mine is just meat (that I grind myself), vegies, herbs and spices...I either use no fat to cook, or a little coconut oil or ghee.

That's what I use...ZOODLES! I make mine on a mandoline and then saute them with onions and garlic. Instead of sauce I top them with diced up tomatoes and sometimes a chopped up turkey/veggie burger (usually turkey/spinach). Oh yes...then a little cheese.

If your husband requested spaghetti I seriously doubt he'll be happy with spaghetti squash as a substitute. I like squash, but it's not spaghetti. Just weigh out your portion, fit it into your calories, and enjoy.

QFT.... My boyfriend would look at me like I grew another head if I served him spaghetti squash instead of real spaghetti.

THIS!!! OHHHH THIS!!!!

My husband would feel cheated out of a meal he enjoys. That's not how it works at my house.

What is it with people? When people me to make something specific for supper I don't say yes and sabotage them. He asked for spaghetti, either say no or make some GD spaghetti LOL!

I think that she was just trying to find some suggestions on being able to satisfy both their needs.

I learned how to cook...the southern style...not always low in calorie nor not always healthy. When I made a change...I had to learn to cook all over. I struggled for the first month or two learning how to cook my traditional recipes that fit in with my new way of eating. I did a lot of research...trying new recipes...new foods. I am comfortable with it now but I wasn't for a long time.

What is it with people? When people me to make something specific for supper I don't say yes and sabotage them. He asked for spaghetti, either say no or make some GD spaghetti LOL!

I think that she was just trying to find some suggestions on being able to satisfy both their needs.

I learned how to cook...the southern style...not always low in calorie nor not always healthy. When I made a change...I had to learn to cook all over. I struggled for the first month or two learning how to cook my traditional recipes that fit in with my new way of eating. I did a lot of research...trying new recipes...new foods. I am comfortable with it now but I wasn't for a long time.

You may be right but when a guy asks you to make something specific, it's usually because he loves the way you make that dish. If you switch the recipe, you're practically saying "this is how the guy I'm cheating on you with likes spaghetti"