Simple Eggplant Ragu with Zucchini "noodles"
Having a low carb alternative to pasta is so great! The good news is that it really taste good as well. You can use many different vegetables as "pasta".
I list some ideas on the bottom of this page. For this recipe we used Zucchini which is one of the most popular.
Each medium zucchini provides 33 calories, 6.1 grams of total carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber. By comparison, a 1-cup serving of pasta contains 220 calories, 43 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber. Looking at this side by side really shows you how much healthier squash pasta is over regular pasta. If you think that you would not enjoy squash in place of your pasta why not try it half and half to start with. Pre-boil your pasta, add the squash in for the last 30 seconds of boiling time and serve half pasta and half veggie "pasta". Having a hand held Spiralalzer makes making veggie noodles very simple. I have listed the one I use on this page and as you can see it is inexpensive. You could also use your kitchen knife and slice in skinny lengthwise strands.
I list some ideas on the bottom of this page. For this recipe we used Zucchini which is one of the most popular.
Each medium zucchini provides 33 calories, 6.1 grams of total carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber. By comparison, a 1-cup serving of pasta contains 220 calories, 43 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber. Looking at this side by side really shows you how much healthier squash pasta is over regular pasta. If you think that you would not enjoy squash in place of your pasta why not try it half and half to start with. Pre-boil your pasta, add the squash in for the last 30 seconds of boiling time and serve half pasta and half veggie "pasta". Having a hand held Spiralalzer makes making veggie noodles very simple. I have listed the one I use on this page and as you can see it is inexpensive. You could also use your kitchen knife and slice in skinny lengthwise strands.
I love vegetarian dishes and this sure is one! We pre-roasted the eggplant, onion and garlic to bring out the carmelization and great flavor. Served over spiralzed zucchini "noodles" make a delicious and nutritious dinner !
Ingredients:
1 large or 2 med eggplant, sliced
2 zucchini cleaned and spiraled
1 onion, sliced
3-4 garlic cloves
1 28oz can organic crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, drizzle
Optional topping/ garnish:
Fresh Basil, roasted beets/chopped, grated parmesan cheese
1 large or 2 med eggplant, sliced
2 zucchini cleaned and spiraled
1 onion, sliced
3-4 garlic cloves
1 28oz can organic crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil, drizzle
Optional topping/ garnish:
Fresh Basil, roasted beets/chopped, grated parmesan cheese
To your good health,
Jan
Vegetables instead of pasta!
