[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

Anyone ever made zucchini "noodles"?

So easy...just cut the squash lengthwise a couple of times, depending on the size, and pare it lengthwise with a veggie peeler. i love to do this and toss it in one of my Calphalon saute pans with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, little salt & pepper and some garlic...

You can do so much with this...add a wedge or 2 of Laughing Cow Light for a faux Alfredo - a favourite of mine. Or just use it as is for a nice side instead of noodles, rice or potatoes. Use your imagination and you can come up with something yummy.

It's an awesome alternative for me since i am not eating pasta, rice or potatoes.

i've even used thinly sliced zucchini to make "lasagna" and use marina (read the label to be sure it's not loaded with sugar) fat-free ricotta or cottage cheese, a can of mushrooms and low fat mozzarella and parmesan which makes a great seasoning. Layer it however you want and toss it in the oven until it's hot & bubbly...mmmmm i like doing this because i can make a single serving and it doesn't take long to throw together...

Spaghetti squash is also good but a real pain to fix. And those shirataki noodles are another alternative but i've always found them to be just nasty...

My g.f. has made the spaghetti squash before. It is good!