Zucchini Noodles
This isn't much of a recipe, but I wanted to share an interesting substitute for spaghetti noodles. Of course it doesn't taste the exact same, but it's amazing how you can be fooled if you transform your food to just look like what you'd rather be eating. Anyway, this is just raw, sliced zucchini. I topped it with no sodium added marinara from Trader Joe's and some parmesan cheese. Excuse the puddle of sauce, I microwaved the whole plate for a few seconds. I don't love zucchini, necessarily, but this was really good. Also, by cutting them thin enough, they have a similar texture to pasta - not too hard or crunchy. Just slice and top with your favorite pasta toppings!
Healthy, fresh, and simple. Anyone have any other pasta substitutes out there? It is definitely one of those things I want to eat more often than I should, and I think I've overdone the spaghetti squash for now. I think this version makes for a nice spring lunch or side dish. Seems like I was just wishing for cooler fall weather - but now I am definitely ready for spring (summer can hold off as long as it'd like). March is nearly half over but was filled with some birthday celebrations with friends and family and even a trip to Blacksburg - plus some fun decorating of my guest room.
Here's hoping April brings [slightly] warmer weather and some fun trips. Oh, and maybe a job, that'd be nice.
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