Sometimes it’s just got to be super simple. While the recipes are fun, fun, fun – I don’t always plan ahead and ingredients don’t get purchased. I had some yellow squash and since I had only used my slicer with zucchini, I thought I’d give it a try. I ended up slicing 1 large yellow squash with the spaghetti shaped cutter.
I put chopped black olives, marinated sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a sauté pan with some of the flavored oil from the jar of tomatoes. I added some oregano, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, salt and ground pepper.
I am not kidding when I say, “I could eat this every night!” – no joke. I’d have the most boring blog on the Internet, but a heaping bowl or plate of this actually tricks my brain into believing I’m eating a huge portion of pasta – yet I don’t get the bloated feeling pasta gives me.
I used the same sun-dried tomatoes and garlic combo to whip up a shrimp dish a few nights back.
I swear, if the slicer was sold on HSN, I would be the caller ordering up one for every friend I have – I’m loving it THAT much – best gift ever Mom and Dad.
Sure, a good pasta craving would send me to the nearest Italian restaurant… but quick mid-week meals of mostly veggies are a much healthier option.
I still want to try a terriyaki stir fry with my faux noodles, that might be next on the list!
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Alright, so you have me hooked now. I so need to get one of these slicer/spaghetti attachment thingie-ma-bobs. Is it true, it’s only like 30 bucks??! I followed the link on your previous post and Amazon said the slicer was only like 30 dollars. I’m amazed at that price. Anyway, quick question, do you boil the squash/zucchini for a certain time prior to throwing your dish together? These “pasta” dishes look so good, Kath.
Yep Aim – super cheap for what you get. The possibilities seem endless. I only cook the squash in the sauté pan with the garlic or I eat it raw.
Wow your recipes just keep getting better and better! I must have missed the link for the slicer but I am going to look because I think I need/want one!
Yes Melissa – you definitely NEED one, hah! I seriously think it has changed my veggie eating life. I feel so fancy now, LOL.
I’m with Amy… I’m going to Bed Bath and Beyond this weekend and getting one pronto!
Do it! Can’t wait to see combos people come up with.
I think I’ll be purchasnig one of these within the week. 🙂
I know you will be coming up with great ideas!
I have a cusinar slicer that I haven’t used for years… just rediscovered it after remodeling the kitchen. I will have to check and see if it has a spaghetti style slicer. You are encouraging me to try some new recipes using vegetables I am growing in my garden. Yum
That would be cool if yours could do the spaghetti cut, what a fun re-discovery – cleaning out cabinets is always nice when you find treasures you forgot you had.
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