Pasta Alternatives?

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

Hey All!

Since I was told to stay away from Pasta ( I haven't even tried it and don't want to) I wanted to know if there were any sleeve friendly Pasta alternatives? I use cauliflower for rice and I love it, but am seeing if there is an alternative for pasta.. or if there is a pasta out there that this friendly for us Any suggestions would be appreciated

[mendymayhem 52]

Try spaghetti squash. Cut it in half and clean out the seeds. Then place face down on a cookie sheet and bake untill soft .

Then use a fork and pull the spaghetti strings out. Very tasty with sauce, or just salt and pepper. Enjoy!

[enigmachik 403]

Yes, you can use Shirataki noodles. They are in the refrigerated section. They are shaped like Pasta, but they are made out of yam root and soy. Very low in calories and very low in carbs. They are also gluten free.

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

Awesome! Thank you both

[lsereno 2,525]

I use thin sliced sauteed zucchini in place of Pasta. I use this mandolin slicer set on 3: http://www.amazon.com/Kyocera-CSN-202-RD-Adjustable-Mandoline-Slicer/dp/B000HZBXOA

Lynda

[theoldmusicbox 399]

dreamfield Pasta agrees with my sleeve.

also, if you want something that you can NOT tell is NOT Pasta, and is totally fantastic, here is a link to my favorite thing in the world. i have actually served these at parties and been told that it was some really good pasta!

http://www.emilybites.com/2011/07/lasagna-cupcakes.html

enjoy!

[GeauxForIt 659]

dreamfield Pasta agrees with my sleeve.

also' date=' if you want something that you can NOT tell is NOT Pasta, and is totally fantastic, here is a link to my favorite thing in the world. i have actually served these at parties and been told that it was some really good pasta!

http://www.emilybites.com/2011/07/lasagna-cupcakes.html

enjoy!

OMG, those look good!!!!

[lml32937 65]

The dreamfield works for me too however only a few bites- I love spaghetti squash for any linguini dish or spaghetti dish and of course zucchini or eggplant in place of lasagna type layered dishes- There is also this oriental fermented thing in the salad area I dont know what it's called several people have told me that if you rinse them really good that they are a great alternative- sort of bean sprouty but I couldnt get over the fermentation smell...sorry...

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

There is also a quinoa Pasta that might be a good alternative:

http://www.quinoa.net/199.html

I haven't tried it but plan to this weekend.

[seelessofme 63]

Hey All!

Since I was told to stay away from Pasta ( I haven't even tried it and don't want to) I wanted to know if there were any sleeve friendly Pasta alternatives? I use cauliflower for rice and I love it' date=' but am seeing if there is an alternative for pasta.. or if there is a pasta out there that this friendly for us Any suggestions would be appreciated [/quote']

How do you use the cauliflower as rice? How do prepare it?

[juny 93]

Yes, you can use Shirataki noodles. They are in the refrigerated section. They are shaped like Pasta, but they are made out of yam root and soy. Very low in calories and very low in carbs. They are also gluten free.

I tried them when I did the 17 day diet. there were 2 kinds of pastas. one was in the tofu/asian section and the other was in the gluten free section of the grocery store. Fair warning on both that I tried. While they taste fine after you rinse and cook them, the smell leaves OH SO MUCH to be desired. I cant' really name the smell but i'd like to say it was almost fishy? Once they're cooked and rinsed it's fine. but i didn't forget the smell.

Still you can eat the whole back for like 80 calories.

[Goodgonebad 38]

There is also a quinoa Pasta that might be a good alternative:

http://www.quinoa.net/199.html

I haven't tried it but plan to this weekend.

Let us know how it turned out!

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

dreamfield Pasta agrees with my sleeve.

also, if you want something that you can NOT tell is NOT Pasta, and is totally fantastic, here is a link to my favorite thing in the world. i have actually served these at parties and been told that it was some really good pasta!

http://www.emilybite...a-cupcakes.html

enjoy!

I love this site, I have made a few of these "cupcakes". The cheeseburger ones are really good!!

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

How do you use the cauliflower as rice? How do prepare it?

You can use cauliflower for a rice substitute or even as a pizza crust. For the rice you just shred it up uncooked, I made shrimp egg fried rice with it. I just sautaued it up with veggies and added the egg and shrimp.. tastes really good and I am normally not a fan of cauliflower. You can google all kinds of recipes

[Carly4HandinSD 313]

I use thin sliced sauteed zucchini in place of Pasta. I use this mandolin slicer set on 3: http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B000HZBXOA

Lynda

I will have to try that, I love zucchini!