Vegetti

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Don't laugh! The wife bought one. One of those feeble efforts to eat healthier... lol

My questions are... Is there anyone here that has used one? If so, what are some good recipes?

I've never even tried spaghetti noodles made from veggies, so I wouldn't even know what the best veggies to use are. Or how to effectively prepare them. I know its not going to taste nearly as good as regular noodles, but hopefully something is at least tolerable. I'm sure I can google the shit out of this, but thought I'd throw up a hail mary on tHoop. Any tips, rec's, etc are appreciated!

Let the rainbow ratings commence!

 

[moxie]

Dafuq? Never even heard of it! First, I'd suggest bacon. Second, why not just use spaghetti squash?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Dafuq? Never even heard of it! First, I'd suggest bacon. Second, why not just use spaghetti squash?

I've never tried that either... Probably will.


Apparently zucchini & squash are the meal ticket.

 

[moxie]

I've never tried that either... Probably will.


Apparently zucchini & squash are the meal ticket.

Yep- never heard of it. Seems like the veggies would overcook quickly if you don't watch them- would it just be a blanching? Or do you serve them raw and let the sauces cook them? I'm on the fence here. Hurry up & make something and give a review. Please and thank you.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yep- never heard of it. Seems like the veggies would overcook quickly if you don't watch them- would it just be a blanching? Or do you serve them raw and let the sauces cook them? I'm on the fence here. Hurry up & make something and give a review. Please and thank you.

Yea this is where I have no clue... I would assume you either blanch or stir fry them to crisp/cook them? I'll give it a try sometime this week and figure it out.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Yea this is where I have no clue... I would assume you either blanch or stir fry them to crisp/cook them? I'll give it a try sometime this week and figure it out.

If I had one of those things, I'd mostly be using it to make hash browns. I love potatoes...especially good crispy on the outside and tender on the inside hash browns...

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

If I had one of those things, I'd mostly be using it to make hash browns. I love potatoes...especially good crispy on the outside and tender on the inside hash browns...

I'll definitely try some hashbrowns with it.

 

[beardown07]

Never heard of it.



But I've long-shredded zucchini and added into pastas before.....and have used spaghetti squash in a pasta-like manner.

 

[beardown07]

After watching the video, I am oddly turned on and have the weirdest boner??

 

[beardown07]

That super-slicer is gay af

 

[beardown07]

Good thing they went with a hard G there. Don't want to confuse it with the Vagetti.

 

[SteelersPride]

i have it, zuchini and squash are best...........but i havent perfected cooking

 

[4down20]

Hmmm, think I might get the wife one of these. I think she'd like it.

I'm too much of a meat and potatoes kind of guy for it, but that's right up her ally.

 

[SteelersPride]

first time i made it i boiled, squash, and it was a disaster.......then i tried saute, lil better............

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

My wife uses wheat pasta and let me tell you....it's not the same. Is it heathier, I guess but it's just not the same.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

First attempt I would call a failure... Did it with zucchini and tried the blanching method for about 10 mins. Turned out pretty slimy and sad looking. Taste wasn't bad though. Made my own meat sauce. I think if I try the blanching again I will do it for a shorter amount of time. Wife had the idea to steam it instead.

 

[moxie]

First attempt I would call a failure... Did it with zucchini and tried the blanching method for about 10 mins. Turned out pretty slimy and sad looking. Taste wasn't bad though. Made my own meat sauce. I think if I try the blanching again I will do it for a shorter amount of time. Wife had the idea to steam it instead.

I'd say blanch for less than two minutes if you're using a hot sauce. They look pretty thin, especially the center pieces without the tougher skin. Or no blanching at all and throw them in the sauce while it's still cooking for the last few minutes. But dumping in salted water first might give it more flavor. Hmmm... keep trying so I don't have to

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I'd say blanch for less than two minutes if you're using a hot sauce. They look pretty thin, especially the center pieces without the tougher skin. Or no blanching at all and throw them in the sauce while it's still cooking for the last few minutes. But dumping in salted water first might give it more flavor. Hmmm... keep trying so I don't have to

You were right... Blanched for no more than 1 min during a rolling boil and they came out semi-tender. Pouring the warm sauce over the top finished the job.

Good call moxie!

Happy to report it tasted pretty good! But lets be real here, the marinara/meat sauce is the entire taste. So as long as you have a great sauce recipe, then I'd recommend using this bad boy! Considering how much healthier it makes pasta dishes, its definitely worth a shot! Might try an alfredo sauce next!

 

[moxie]

You were right... Blanched for no more than 1 min during a rolling boil and they came out semi-tender. Pouring the warm sauce over the top finished the job.

Good call moxie!

Happy to report it tasted pretty good! But lets be real here, the marinara/meat sauce is the entire taste. So as long as you have a great sauce recipe, then I'd recommend using this bad boy! Considering how much healthier it makes pasta dishes, its definitely worth a shot! Might try an alfredo sauce next!

Good job! I think an Alfredo would be even better! I love tossing veggies in chicken Alfredo (broccoli or zucchini usually)

 

[SteelersPride]

wait so what exactly did u do face zuchini in boiling water for 1 min?