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Jan1975
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What can I substitue pasta with?
Pasta is always my fallback finner, it is easy and I have some amazing recipes...however, I know it is a weight loss KILLER!!! So what do you eat instead?
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Posted 9/18/10 9:00 PM  |
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Mrs213
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
you can buy brown rice pasta instead...
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| Posted 9/18/10 11:38 PM |
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justmefornow
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
What about if you just eat a little whole wheat pasta and load up more on protein and veggies? I believe in moderation and making things convenient too.
So, for example I'll make a chicken dish with pasta, but I'll add lots of veggies, eat 2 servings of the veggies (or salad) and not deprive myself of a 1/2 cup of pasta.
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| Posted 9/19/10 10:18 AM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
There is a quinoa blend pasta that comes in spaghetti or elbow form, it is a complete protein so that may be one option.
You could also use spaghetti squash.
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| Posted 9/19/10 11:31 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Posted by NinaLemon
You could also use spaghetti squash.
I agree...spaghetti squash is delicious and easy to cook.
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| Posted 9/19/10 12:37 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
It's really not a weight loss killer  Try using whole wheat pasta instead.
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| Posted 9/19/10 6:44 PM |
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Jan1975
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
How do I get spaghetti squash...do I make it?
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| Posted 9/19/10 8:27 PM |
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fabrichick
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Shirataki Noodles?
They are tofo noodles.
Rinse and roast them - sautee in a pan and the water comes out. I make them in to pad thai, cold sesame noodles....wonder how they are with red sauce.
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| Posted 9/19/10 8:45 PM |
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Lucky
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Posted by SweetApril
How do I get spaghetti squash...do I make it?
It's actually a big, round yellow squash/gourd. On the little sticker on the squash, it will say spaghetti squash. The way I make it is to wash it, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds (there are pumpkin like fibers inside). Get a cookie sheet ready; rub both halves of the squash with a little bit of olive oil (inside and outside of squash). Then place both halves faced down on the cookie sheet. With a fork pierce the outside of the squash a few times. Bake at about 375 for 45-50 minutes. The edges should be a little brown. Allow to cool so you can handle the squash. Then with a spoon scoop out the inside into a bowl...it will come out into shred-like spaghetti. Top with your favorite sauce...delish!
Message edited 9/19/2010 9:10:34 PM.
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| Posted 9/19/10 9:09 PM |
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SpiceGirl
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Posted by Lucky
Posted by NinaLemon
You could also use spaghetti squash.
I agree...spaghetti squash is delicious and easy to cook.
soooooo yummy!
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| Posted 9/19/10 10:50 PM |
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Nifheim
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
more veggies grilled or baked or quinoa
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| Posted 9/20/10 1:08 PM |
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MockingJay
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Posted by Lucky
Posted by SweetApril
How do I get spaghetti squash...do I make it?
It's actually a big, round yellow squash/gourd. On the little sticker on the squash, it will say spaghetti squash. The way I make it is to wash it, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds (there are pumpkin like fibers inside). Get a cookie sheet ready; rub both halves of the squash with a little bit of olive oil (inside and outside of squash). Then place both halves faced down on the cookie sheet. With a fork pierce the outside of the squash a few times. Bake at about 375 for 45-50 minutes. The edges should be a little brown. Allow to cool so you can handle the squash. Then with a spoon scoop out the inside into a bowl...it will come out into shred-like spaghetti. Top with your favorite sauce...delish!
I always wanted to try this sub, but i never knew how to make it- THANK YOU!! I'm going to try this TONIGHT!
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| Posted 9/20/10 1:18 PM |
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emomma17
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Spaghetti Squash is delish i absolutely love it and the shirataki noodles are great too. I bought those at King Kullen and they are cheap.
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| Posted 9/20/10 2:40 PM |
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onlylisa
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Re: What can I substitue pasta with?
Fiber Gourmet pasta is much lower in calories and higher in fiber than regular pasta. I have tried it and it's not bad. I couldn't stand the Shirataki noodles.
Fiber Gourmet
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