Question

Just wondering what a good noodle alternative can be for spaghetti? Ive been eating flour noodles forever and its really making the weight add on. So i know there are egg, wheat, and vegetable noodles. Which ones would be the easiest to switch over that i wont notice the difference other then color.  

Answer 1

Nothing compares to regular pasta. So I like to mix zoodles with regular pasta to cut back

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Where can i get them? I might do that. I used to eat pasta once a month then money got tight then i started to eat it 4 times a month and i put on 20 pounds in 3 months from doing that.  

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@hung322 trader Joe's, Sam's club, costco all sell them frozen. I prefer the frozen ones. Just heat in a pan until fully defrosted and dump the water out as it defrosts. Once defrosted they're ready to go! Oh and dont add anything to the pan. Fresh ones get too soggy to quick

Answer 2

Spaghetti squash is delicious

Answer 3

Prepackaged already? Hows the taste? Is it like flour noodles?  

Answer 4

I love zoodles

Answer 5

Tell me about all these choices. Like is it prepackaged already? Hows the taste? Where can i find it?  

Answer 6

I have gotten to love zucchini noodles. Just put them in boiling water for a minute to warm them up but keep a crunch. I don't feel like i am missing pasta at all.  

Answer 7

Love spaghetti squash

Answer 8

I like spaghetti squash, also red lentil pasta

Answer 9

French style green beans. Zucchini.  

Answer 10

Spaghetti squash and zucchini noodles. Yum

Answer 11

Spaghetti squash, or zoodles(zucchini) some stores will sell veggies that have been spiral cut for you. i have add kohlrabi noodles. yummy. stay away from the ones made with processed flour. whole wheat noodles would work, i personally don't like the texture, plus the veggie ones are usually zero point foods

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Would gluten free noodles be any better? Or just the same?  

Answer 12

I love my spiralizer. It makes veggies into noodle spirals

Answer 13

Whole wheat pasta is free on purple.  

Answer 14

Spaghetti squash is great alternative to pasta. and what you dont use for spaghetti put a dab of butter and some splenda brown sugar its like a dessert.  

Answer 15

"Al dente " brand "caba nada garlic fettuccini "

Answer 16

Zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash

Answer 17

I love a meat sauce over roasted veggies of red peppers. Red onions and zucchini

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Save the carbs for maybe a roll

Answer 18

It's in little 2 serving bags on pasta isle at Publix. I made a meat sauce to go with it. They are a root. bland but the sauce made the meal delicious.  

Answer 19

From Costco. 1 pt per serving. Delicious.  

Answer 20

On Purple Plan the Whole Wheat Noodles are 0 Points. I have switched over and am not noticing a large difference. My family is also eating them too and has not noticed much of a difference.  

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Has anyone lost weight from switching over?  

Answer 21

I have sautéed zucchini noodles in a couple sprays of olive oil and garlic for four minutes. Any longer and it gets soggy and gross. I sometimes add onions and peppers to it an have it like a primavera. I mix this with regular pasta and have a hearty helping of the veggies with spaghetti or angel hair. I have tried green lentil pasta, whole wheat pasta and brown rice pasta. The least offensive is the brown rice. I have not found a replacement that would satisfy me and make it worth the points. I am on blue. I was impressed with the whole grain pasta at Olive Garden!  

Answer 22

If you really love grain pasta, use it but add lots of vegetables so that they are the star of the dish and the pasta is just a minor player.  

Answer 23

I spiraled zucchini. Really didnt miss the pasta

Answer 24

I like zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. If you are following the purple plan wheat pasta is zero points.  

Answer 25

Carbanada pastas.  

Answer 26

I use Dream field noodles, love themmore fiber,  

Answer 27

Spaghetti Squash. cut in half, remove seads, season with salt/pepper (I don’t like pepper so I did salt and garlic powder) and bake for 30 minutes. Then scrape out insides and sauté in pan with some sauce and meat and a little Parmesan cheese. I topped with fat free mozzarella and it was sooo good. It doesn’t taste like squash at all!  

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Sounds good - simple and easy

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@thud548 it was super easy. I’d never cooked one before last night!  

Answer 28

I like spaghetti squash.  

Answer 29

Spaghetti squash is really good. Even my kids like it.  

Answer 30

I wasn’t a fan of spaghetti squash mixed with sauce or zoodles either. I sucked it down because I was hungry but it just didn’t do it for me.  

Answer 31

Try mixing real noodles with zoodles or spaghetti squash to start until you get the taste for the texture. Good Luck!  

Answer 32

I am doing Purple, and I usually am not a fan of whole wheat pasta. I decided to try a pricier version. My kids even like this one. (It’s 2. 50 a bag)

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@cohesive thanks. I've tried others I didnt like. Did you get at supermarket?  

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@overskirt Ingles in SC.  

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@cohesive txs

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A local grocer to me in NJ has them on sale right now half price at $. 99. Limit 4.  

Answer 33

Try spiralized butternut squash. Firmer texture than spaghetti squash. Also there are some low carb noodle options, check at a health food store.  

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Not sure why you found this funny @imidazole

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I didn’t I must of hit it by accident sorry. I was reading the comments and making notes I wanted to try some of them

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@imidazole ah ok. I love them roasted with onion, cherry tomato, mushroom and just a bit of pesto.  

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@taut20513 that sounds wonderful thanks for sharing

Answer 34

I would mix them in the beginning do half whole wheat and half whichever u like! and slowly go to all wheat!  

Answer 35

Zoodles are great zucchini

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I feel that you are tricking your eyes, but your mouth knows it is not noodles !  

Answer 36

I prefer spaghetti squash over actual spaghetti noodles anymore.  

Answer 37

I like the butternut squash. I saute them then pour on the sauce. Yes is different but has a good firm texture and flavor.  

Answer 38

Traditional pasta is eggs and flour. There are all sorts of options available. It's going to boil down (sorry about the pun) to what ends up suiting you. Spiralizer veggies (zuchini, butternut squash, etc) are 0 points. They don't need any real cooking, just a quick dip in boiling water or a quick sautee. If you want something closer to a traditional noodle there are pastas made from a variety of grains. Be careful make sure you read the label and check the points while traditional pasta is flour and eggs and maybe a bit of water the grain based pastas may have fats added or other things that could drive up the points. My suggestion is try a good quality whole wheat or whole grain pasta. As was suggested load it with a flavorful mix of veggies, and use less pasta. You can even make a 0 point red sauce to go on it too.  

Answer 39

I need gluten free noodles. Any ideas

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@buchanan look on the pasta isle at your store. Plenty of options there. or zucchini spirals.  

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@fink McGuire Miller yes. I have. But everyone r so much more pays than the regular ones. Zucchini just doesn’t sound good

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I've used a vegetable peeler and made wide 'noodles' with smaller zucchini. Put zucchini in the microwave (after 'peeling') for a few minutes and top with sauce, delicious!  

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@marpet I probably would My hubby no

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@buchanan Yeah, mine either!  

Answer 40

There are several My daughter buys them at Costco. Look at the boxes and bags. You can use Spaghetti Squash, Zoodles, Carot and zucchini.  

Answer 41

I like “zoodles” — made by running zucchini through a spiralizer.  

Answer 42

I used zoodles

Answer 43

I use reg pass and bulk it up with zoodles

Answer 44

Spaghetti squash iOS great!  

Answer 45

You can mix Zoodles in with your pasta to reduce points

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@marlowe550 omg great idea

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@marlowe550 yes spaghetti squash is yummy. I will cook 2 or 3 the freeze for future meals.  

Answer 46

If you portion it and plan for it you can have your reg pasta

Answer 47

Try Palmini - heart of palm alternative

Answer 48

Speghetti squash

Answer 49

Zucchini noidles

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Whole grain has a pretty good taste. Not as sweet tasting as whole wheat.  

Answer 51

I'm sure you will notice some difference , but the flour and egg pasta is deadly for putting on weight, you have to really have to watch your points and serving size with that . I have it rarely, but the vegetable pasta is okay for what it is and i don't mind it, if you have got a decent amount of weight to lose , then you have got to make some decent changes

Answer 52

Honestly i spiralize my own with a spiralizer. I have used zucchini both green and yellow. Works great, texture is great as long as you don’t over cook it ( I’m talking 5 mins ish in a hot pan). I was a pasta a week kinda girl and gave it up cold turkey with my zucchini stuff. Tastes good and it’s all veggie. except the delicious sauce lol  

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@lacee I got the vegetti from bed bath and beyond it was pretty decent. Like 20-30 bucks I’m sure. Honestly most are super easy to use I have the big one by them and the smaller hand one by them. Depending how many I am cooking for changes which one I use.  

Answer 53

Try these not bad

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Where do i get those? Whats the taste like?  

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I get them from Costco, but not all Costco carry them. I like then

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I got at Costco they come six to a bag ! I can’t say what they tasted like as I put marinara over the top ! Put no funky taste

Answer 54

Spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles. and actually your local supermarket should have them pre/made for quick meal making

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Are they crunchy when cooked or is it soft after its been cooked?  

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They definitely need seasoning but are quite tasty. although a different consistency of course. Caution do not overcook them. as you’ll have mush! May I recommend “ Jane’s Krazy Mixed-Up Seasonings? Good mixes of salt, herbs, spices and dehydrated onions or garlic. I found them at Stop and Shop in with the other seasonings. for me they kind of took the guess out of seasonings!  

Answer 55

I use zucchini noodles. sometime will mix in a few regular noodles with them

Answer 56

Shiritaki noodles , zucchini noodles!  

Answer 57

Nupasta. I love it ❤️

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@lacee well once you open it up you drain them and rinse them well. Then the taste depends on what you add to them. I make my homemade spaghetti sauce with lots of flavour and you don’t really notice a difference. My husband and I love them!  

Answer 58

Butternut squash or zucchini spiraled

Answer 59

Butternut squash noodles are my favorite!  

Answer 60

Spaghetti squash is the best!. love it with pasta sauce!  

Answer 61

Chick pea pasta! Available at Publix or Cisco!  

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@antihistamine can u post a picture of it?  

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@manno not home now! Will do it later!  

Answer 62

If you’re in a hurry I really like these. I just pop it in the microwave and throw an air fried chicken breast on top for an easy meal!  

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@plaything28 I’ve seen these and wondered if they were good

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@manno they are!  

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Love the cheddar cheese one!  

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@veneration I haven’t tried it, I’d like to!  

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@plaything28 great alternative for mac and cheese!  

Answer 63

Spaghetti squash

Answer 64

Some use spaghetti squash

Answer 65

Love spag squash

Answer 66

Rice noodles or cauliflower noodles! I eat them bc I’m gluten free and they are delish!  

Answer 67

Carbanada has been my favorite

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@loge88 where do you buy carbo nada noodles?  

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@buchanan Bruinsma Amazon

Answer 68

Nu pasta. No cal. No carbs. Walmart

Answer 69

Spaghetti squash

Answer 70

Zucchini noodles

Answer 71

Try zucchini noodles. They ate delicious

Answer 72

I was surprised how good spaghetti squash is!  

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@respecting Fettig Carpenter same! It was sooo good