I bought pasta made from lentils at a natural foods store once; I can't remember the name of the brand, but it was pretty good. It obviously didn't taste exactly like pasta, but it was a decent substitute and packed with protein. Otherwise, I'd say to just eat less pasta. eat half the pasta you would usually eat and substitute the rest with steamed veggies.
Spaghetti squash can be combined with tomato sauce for a lower carb option. They also make noodles out of soy, essentially tofu, which is high inproteain and low in carbs. Finally, look for Shirataki noodles, they are made from a Konnyaku potato and have zero carbs: http://www.foodista.com/food/2M8W8RGB/shirataki-noodles
I second the suggestion of eating less pasta but what is as important for your health is also to reduce the amount of fat. So use vegetables, herbs tomato and a little olive oil rather than meat, cheese and cream
Plain pasta makes simple carbohydrates that turn to sugar real fast. Might I suggest you use Whole Wheat pasta, half the amount you usually make for yourself and add more veggies to your sauce. You will have a complex carb and double you veggie intake, can that be a bad thing?
Hi. I eat low-carb at home most of time (since I dine out so much) and the best recommendation I can offer is SPINACH! I use it instead of pasta and rice all the time.
Hi Catherine! I have a couple suggestions- Quinoa is awesome and super good for you.You can usually find it where the rice is at the grocery store. I sometimes use it to bind turkey meatloaf or meatballs instead of bread crumbs-just mix in the cooled, cooked quinoa in with the raw meat etc. Also kale is really, really good for you. My friend who is a nutrition coach turned me onto roasted kale-INCREDIBLE! you can see a video here http://saucycarrots.com/
-Baked (or boiled) sweet potato with the skin is a great high fiber carb to substitute for pasta.
-wild rice
-whole wheat rotis (flat, unleavened Indian bread)
-broken-wheat porridge cooked in water ( 1 measure broken wheat to 1.75 measures of water - cook till tender).
I use a vegetable peeler and make long thing slices out of yellow squash and zucchini. Stop when you get to the seeds. Then quickly saute in some olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and herbs of your choice and/or grated cheese. They twirl on your fork just like pasta and if you cook them al dente, you will never miss the pasta. The flavor of the vegetables is so mild it plays well with just about any sauce you top it with. Plus you have the added benefit of a nutritional boost from fiber and vitamins. Try it...I know you will love it. My family calls them "Squ-oodles".
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February 5, 2010
I bought pasta made from lentils at a natural foods store once; I can't remember the name of the brand, but it was pretty good. It obviously didn't taste exactly like pasta, but it was a decent substitute and packed with protein. Otherwise, I'd say to just eat less pasta. eat half the pasta you would usually eat and substitute the rest with steamed veggies.
February 5, 2010
Spaghetti squash can be combined with tomato sauce for a lower carb option. They also make noodles out of soy, essentially tofu, which is high inproteain and low in carbs. Finally, look for Shirataki noodles, they are made from a Konnyaku potato and have zero carbs: http://www.foodista.com/food/2M8W8RGB/shirataki-noodles
February 5, 2010
Eat more fruits, vegetables, soy or other legumes.
February 6, 2010
I second the suggestion of eating less pasta but what is as important for your health is also to reduce the amount of fat. So use vegetables, herbs tomato and a little olive oil rather than meat, cheese and cream
February 6, 2010
Plain pasta makes simple carbohydrates that turn to sugar real fast. Might I suggest you use Whole Wheat pasta, half the amount you usually make for yourself and add more veggies to your sauce. You will have a complex carb and double you veggie intake, can that be a bad thing?
February 8, 2010
Hi. I eat low-carb at home most of time (since I dine out so much) and the best recommendation I can offer is SPINACH! I use it instead of pasta and rice all the time.
February 8, 2010
Hi Catherine! I have a couple suggestions- Quinoa is awesome and super good for you.You can usually find it where the rice is at the grocery store. I sometimes use it to bind turkey meatloaf or meatballs instead of bread crumbs-just mix in the cooled, cooked quinoa in with the raw meat etc. Also kale is really, really good for you. My friend who is a nutrition coach turned me onto roasted kale-INCREDIBLE! you can see a video here http://saucycarrots.com/
February 10, 2010
Sauteed zucchini grated in long thin strips works like a charm.
February 10, 2010
-Baked (or boiled) sweet potato with the skin is a great high fiber carb to substitute for pasta.
-wild rice
-whole wheat rotis (flat, unleavened Indian bread)
-broken-wheat porridge cooked in water ( 1 measure broken wheat to 1.75 measures of water - cook till tender).
September 26, 2010
I use a vegetable peeler and make long thing slices out of yellow squash and zucchini. Stop when you get to the seeds. Then quickly saute in some olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and herbs of your choice and/or grated cheese. They twirl on your fork just like pasta and if you cook them al dente, you will never miss the pasta. The flavor of the vegetables is so mild it plays well with just about any sauce you top it with. Plus you have the added benefit of a nutritional boost from fiber and vitamins. Try it...I know you will love it. My family calls them "Squ-oodles".