Pasta substitutions.
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I can't eat pasta at all either; it took a couple years to wrap my head around the idea that it doesn't have to look or even taste like pasta if I don't want it to, so I finally stopped trying to "replace" my pasta. Now I make a nice sauce, pasta for hubby....for me I'll usually do up a zucchini, squash or sweet potato, and pour the sauce over that. Less than half the calories, more nutrition....Took awhile, but I can't imagine eating it any other way now!0
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I tried spaghetti squash for the first time and it was really really good. It doesn't have a taste but it is a good substitute.0
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I love spaghetti squash and zuchinni noodles...but I also don't really like pasta very much :P0
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JustMissTracy wrote: »
I really love my spaghetti sauce so I don't care what's underneath LOL! But I will try it next time with butter salt and pepper as a side dish for some other dishes.
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Spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and served with meatballs
Or spaghetti squash sauteed in olive oil and garlic and served with meat of choice0 -
I use shirataki noodles.0
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I suggest plating your food with a big salad first, then fill up around that.
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Here is a recipe that my meat-and-potatoes man gobbled down; a zucchini and eggplant bake. It's italian, it's zesty, it's delish.0 -
Oh, and rice can be as bad as potatoes. When you get used to testing you can check it out for yourself.0
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Try roasted sweet potatoes for the potatoes. It's a different texture and taste but you might like it.0
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Sweet potatoes are still carb heavy, just a little more fiber^^^/: try squash or black bean pasta(: or for even less carbs, shirataki noodles or zuchinni noodles(:0
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I suggest plating your food with a big salad first, then fill up around that.
Diabetes Create Your Plate
Here is a recipe that my meat-and-potatoes man gobbled down; a zucchini and eggplant bake. It's italian, it's zesty, it's delish.
I've done this too, great tip!0 -
arditarose wrote: »I use shirataki noodles.
I have read about these and seen them at my grocery. They are described as havin a gelatinous texture which makes me very hesitant to try them.
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amillenium wrote: »I love spaghetti squash and zuchinni noodles...but I also don't really like pasta very much :P[/quote
I have been thinking about trying zucchini noodles.0 -
I agree there is not a pasta substitute I have tried that would make me give up real pasta. But I love spaghetti squash meals. It is pretty bland on it's own so it is a blank canvas for a number of sauces, flavors and cuisines.
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2015/04/home-style-beef-spaghetti-squash.html
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/10/asian-spaghetti-squash.html
I like cauliflower for mash, creamy soups, rice, couscous too. Again not the same but very delicious.
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/02/microwave-garlic-mashed-cauliflower.html
soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2015/10/cauliflower-and-artichoke-salad.html0 -
arditarose wrote: »I use shirataki noodles.
I have read about these and seen them at my grocery. They are described as havin a gelatinous texture which makes me very hesitant to try them.
You have to not only rinse them first, but throw them on the skillet and dry fry them to get moisture out. I eat them every day and I'm bulking. I make mac and cheese, spaghetti, stir fry...Love them.0 -
arditarose wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I use shirataki noodles.
I have read about these and seen them at my grocery. They are described as havin a gelatinous texture which makes me very hesitant to try them.
You have to not only rinse them first, but throw them on the skillet and dry fry them to get moisture out. I eat them every day and I'm bulking. I make mac and cheese, spaghetti, stir fry...Love them.
Thanks. I may try them.
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Lentils! I actually prefer them to pasta with spaghetti sauce0
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AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »Lentils! I actually prefer them to pasta with spaghetti sauce
Not sure I've ever had lentils. I will look into them. Thanks!
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