Zucchini makes a good twirl-able noodle. However, it’s all about the gadget you use, not the process or recipe. I’ve used a vegetable peeler in the past, but the product wasn’t a convincing noodle.
Now I use the above Titan Julienne peeler that I got at BBY the other day. LOVE IT!!! I have owned a mandolin slicer in the past, but it’s much more awkward and dangerous and less effective than this little gadget. I’m not a big go-buy-this-now kind of blogger, but if you can’t have grain and need a marinara sauce vehicle, zucchini noodles will do the job. Just peel down to the seeds and blanch or saute for a minute. GOSH, I’ve been missing spaghetti!
Love it. Great gadget.
That looks really good. I’m always looking for grain free ways of cooking so this is just perfect.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
I’m BIG into gadgets. Love that aisle. Now I have to go look for one! My latest “essential” gadget purchase was a pepper deseeder… can’t believe I’ve survived to be 44 without one! LOL
This is great. I’ve used spaghetti squash in the past, but am now going to give this a try. With several types of veggies!
Forgot to ask..what is BBY?
I usually just add white beans to my pasta sauce but these are definitely worth trying.
Thank you. I’ve sauteed squash strips cut with a veggie peeler…and of course the kids wouldn’t even TRY them…but I almost licked my phone when I read this post. I miss so many foods…but this sounds like a great thing to try!
Ivory! I am practically falling to my knees over this idea… and I eat grains regularly! I’m just always looking for something different to try and some other ways to add tasty veggies to my fam’s bellies. Of course, your readers’ comments about white beans or spaghetti squash is right handy too.
yum thx for the delish idea
Have you tried the spaghetti squash? Its a pretty good substitute and all you do is bake it & scrape it out with a fork.
What is BBY, and why no link??? I guess you just have us spoiled!
pammeyepoo–I imagine Ivory means Bed, Bath and Beyond. Sounds right. If I’m wrong I’ll rescind this.
I think this is what she means:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=16559512&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping
I cannot wait to try this!
I just made this for my family tonight with giant, homegrown zucchini and some homemade marinara, and it was great! Thanks for the idea!