Veggie Spaghetti with the Veggetti
Veggie Spaghetti? I didn’t even know there was such a thing, until I saw this crazy infomercial. Then I had to try it.
First, though, I want to say this post is waaaaaaay out of my comfort zone. Actually, cooking is out of my comfort zone. However, with my July Goals in full effect, I’ve been making an effort to make dinners and have my whole family eat together. I’ve also been continuing with my healthy eating plan, and I’m trying to get my family to eat a little healthier too. Did I mention I’ve lost over 20 lbs?!?!
So, I’m sharing what I fed my family last night. Notice, I did not call it a recipe. It’s mostly just me putting stuff together, but it is pretty healthy, and my family ate it all. Even the twins. Success!
I was not sponsored, nor compensated for any of the products that I used. They are just products I like, and wanted to share. I will include my Amazon affiliate links for a few products, in case you want to purchase them yourself. Amazon will kindly pay me a small amount if you purchase through my link…so thank you.
Anyways, my husband got me this tool for my birthday. Yes, my birthday is in September, and this is the first time it came out of the box. It’s called Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer. It turns vegetables into Veggie Spaghetti!
So, I decided to try it out with some Zucchini Squash I bought at Trader Joe’s.
I was really pleasantly surprised. It was super easy to use, and the Squash really came out looking like Spaghetti noodles.
Three Zucchini Squash made a LOT of Veggie Spaghetti noodles!
I followed the directions that came with, and boiled some salted water, then added the Veggetti for about 3 minutes.
Since I didn’t want to just eat noodles for dinner, I had also bought some frozen breaded eggplant at Trader Joe’s. They are only 160 calories a serving, so I made one for each of us, and 2 for my husband. I just put them on a cooking sheet, baked them for 7 minutes, flipped them, added some frozen garlic bread to the tray, and baked everything for another 7 minutes.
I then heated up some Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce. I drained the noodles, added the sauce, added an eggplant to each, sprinkled some reduced fat mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the garlic bread. And…..
So, even though I’m more Sandra Lee in the Kitchen than Julia Child, at least I made an effort. I was pretty proud of myself. Especially when everyone enjoyed and cleaned their plates. That doesn’t happen often.
As promised, here are a few products from my dinner. Just click on the picture to be taken to Amazon.
I am always looking for healthier ways to eat. I love pasta, so this is a great option. Have to pick up the spiral slicer. Great Info, and dinner looked good. Thanks for posting!
Yes! You can’t even tell it’s not really noodles. Thanks for reading!
I have never attempted zucchini noodles, but I have loads of them growing in my garden so I will have to give this a try!!
Yes! They are so good.
Eggplant parm is one of my all time favorite meals! I am going to have to try it with that veggie spaghetti.
Awesome! Thanks!
I would love to have that spiralizer to learn new ways to cook healthier. Your dish looks and sounds amazingly delicious.
Thank you so much!
This sounds really good. We eat pasta all the time so using veggies would be a healthier option.
Yes! You can’t even tell the difference!
I’ve always wanted to try veggie noodles, but just never have. I believe you have inspired me! Going to try this soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Thanks!
I love everything about this recipe! I really want to get a veggie slicer to be able to create veggie spaghetti. I also like using eggplant instead of veal or chicken!
Thank you so much! It really is a great tool, and you can’t tell they are veggies. 🙂
This looks delicious! I’ve tried spaghetti squash combinations before, but never eggplant ones. I am excited to try this 🙂
Awesome…thank you!
That looks amazing! I’ve been wanting to try the veggie noddle thing for a while now.
Thank you! You should. 🙂
I keep telling myself I need to buy one of the veggies spiral slicers. I know I would have plenty of meatless meals if I get one. Hmm, I think I need to add this to a Christmas list item that I want.
Yes, they are really reasonable. Maybe they’ll be on sale on Amazon Prime Day, July 15th. 🙂
This looks awesome! Such a great idea!!
Thank you!
Whhhhaaat??! I have never heard of that! Maybe when we are done moving and finally settled I’ll look into that! That is amazing!!!!
It is seriously awesome! Super easy to use and clean, plus taste like noodles!
This looks like a great healthy combo! What a cool gadget you have there! It looks very impressive! How did the family like it?
They loved it…at least I think they did. They ate all of it, and no complaints, which is very unusual.
Mmmm! I love eggplang and zucchini pasta. Since going paleo 4 months ago, that’s all my husband and I eat and it’s SO, so good. I’ve never tried boiling it, though, I’ve only just pan-fried it. I’ll have to try boiling it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Yes! Boiling it is super easy and fast. Thanks for reading!
Yum, I have so much zucchini right now! I keep meaning to make noodles from them but haven’t.
It’s so easy! 🙂
oh, that looks yummy, and I really want a Veggetti, but my hubby keeps looking at me strangely!!!
Mine did too..until he tried the noodles!
Ive always wanted to know how the Vegetti worked! 🙂 Looks like it does a great job! I have the Paderno Spiralizer myself and i love it, but I like the compact size of this one
Yes! It’s awesome!
Oooh, this looks interesting. I have not tried Zucchini ( as spaghetti ) before but this dish is super healthy! I would love to try this at home.
And good job on the weight loss. That is certainly encouraging! How long have you been at it?
Thank you so much! I’ve been working at it a little over 2 months.
I love making this for my family. It’s always so delicious and it sneaks tons of veggies to my hubby without him realizing he’s actually eating tons of veggies. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Exactly. Thank you!
I’ve been avoiding the whole veggie noodle thing and you may have just convinced me to try it!
Yay! I hope so! You really can’t tell. 🙂
Looks so healthy. I love anything that makes me believe I’m eating carbs..hehe. Also love spaghetti squash!
Ha! Yes, it does 🙂
Oooooo this looks super yummy!! I have a spiral chopper thingy and just love it! I just got a bigger version that can do potatoes. I can’t wait for it to come in the mail so I can make homemade potato chips! Love kitchen gadgets!
Nice! I’ll have to look for the bigger version now. 🙂
A nice and healthy take on a very delicious dish, I love the idea a lot and would like to try it sometime!
Great! You should!
Congrats on losing 20 lbs so far!!! That’s quite an accomplishment! I love that you made a recipe using your Veggetti and showed us that it actually works. I’ve been apprehensive to buy one, but I think I will now. Thanks!
Thank you so much! It really does work 🙂
Your plate looks sooo pretty! Well done! I need to make a trip to Trader Joe’s so maybe I’ll check out those frozen breaded eggplant….I need to switch up our dinner options a little and this seems super doable and healthy too!
Thank you!
That looks delicious! I have to get that vegetable spiralizer.
Yes! It’s really reasonable on Amazon. 🙂
This looks super delicious and healthy. I want to try this.
It’s so good! Thank you!
I’m pretty sure it’s very delicious. I haven’t tried spaghetti made of zucchini yet, but I think I should. I tried squash spaghetti squash, but it didn’t like it much. I think zucchini in conjunction with eggplant parmezan would turn out great, since I absolutely love eggplant parmezan.
It really was good! Thanks for reading!
Great idea! This is so much healthier than using spaghetti.
And you can’t tell the difference! 🙂
I love that frozen breaded eggplant from Trader Joes. Veggie spaghetti looks good too.
Yes, it’s so good! Thank you!
I’ve never been a fan of eggplant, but this does look good. I DO like zucchini! Thanks for posting the photos, because I’ve heard of making spaghetti with veggies, but never seen how to do it.
You’re welcome!
This looks amazing! I always think about making veggie-spaghetti, but never have. Thanks for giving me a push!
You should…so good. And you can’t even tell 🙂
this sounds soon yummy. i love zucchini noodles. sure, they aren’t pasta, but they’re actually surprisingly close…and so good!
Yes! I was actually surprised they were so good.
That’s my favorite kind of cooking too! 😉 It’s been great co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty with you this month
Thank you! Great to be co-hosting with you too!
Looks delicious! So healthy! It’s great to be a co-host with you at the #HomeMattersParty with you.
Thank you!
I need to take my queues from you! I always SAY I am going to eat healthier but it never really happens. It is a sad state of affairs! This looks really good!
It really is…can’t even tell they are not noodles 🙂
Oh, how cool is that! I t would be so fun to use. Thanks for sharing and being a wonderful co-host of the #HomeMattersParty – we love having you on the team! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thank you so much Lorelai! Love the #HomeMattersParty!
Love Eggplant Parm!! Nice twist with the veggie spaghetti. Great to be co-hosting the #homemattersparty with you!
Thank you!
Looks so simple, healthy and delicious- my kind of cooking!
We are enjoying co-hosting the #homemattersparty with you!