zucchini pasta

[tennessee vegan]

I dusted off my spiral slicer last night to make "pasta" marinara. However, the zucchini came out REALLY watery and, when I put the sauce on top, it turned into a big goopy, unappetizing mess! :eek: (Allissa's sauce, by the way is WONDERFUL-- I ended up spreading it on some Manna Bread for a late nite snack). I don't know what I could have done differently--- does anyone have any tips??

Sharon :rolleyes:

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Hi Sharon,

It may have just been the zucchini. I'd try another one. Try to find one that is real firm.

At our last Raw Potluck, I made raw spahetti. I didn't make the marinara sauce, but I did make the Pesto sauce to go on top. I made the noodles out of zucchini & squash and they both looked good.

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[askcassyfirst]

A trick I posted in my journal, is something that I read from Shazzie: You make the pasta, then let it drain & dry on towels. I did that last night. It came out great. THis way you can use the smaller squash if the larger drier ones are not available in your area. I buy the organic ones locally, and they are always tiny and wet.

Good luck.

Cassy.

[tennessee vegan]

Thanks, Helen and Cassy for the info... I think I'll try again and do the paper towel thing; I also thought that I might have better luck with a yellow squash, as they don't seem to be so watery!

Blessings

Sharon

[SimplyRawesome]

Sharon, I've had the same problem when I make my zucchini pasta.

Cassy, I thought about using paper towels to dry up some of the moisture, but didn't do it for some reason. I'll do that next time.
Thanks

[Rawkinlocs]

Yep! I had heard about the wateriness of the "pasta" before trying it so I already had my gameplan set to drain on paper towel. I also tossed it in a little olive oil and layed on the dehydrator while I made the sauce in order to have the "noodles" soften a bit. Took them out and added the sauce plus some chopped onions, bell peppers and mushrooms...woulda swore I was eating cooked spaghetti! :) I think, though, I'm gonna get a Spirooli because I heard the "noodles" come out bigger like spaghetti as opposed to fine like angelhair pasta.

[SimplyRawesome]

Cherie,

Can I come to your house for dinner?!!! Dang, that sounds SOOOOO good!!! You can un-cook for me anytime!!! :p

Spirooli huh?! Never heard of it. Time to hit Google!! ;)



I also tossed it in a little olive oil and layed on the dehydrator while I made the sauce in order to have the "noodles" soften a bit. Took them out and added the sauce plus some chopped onions, bell peppers and mushrooms...woulda swore I was eating cooked spaghetti! :) I think, though, I'm gonna get a Spirooli because I heard the "noodles" come out bigger like spaghetti as opposed to fine like angelhair pasta.

[askcassyfirst]

Cherie, I was thinking of putting the noodles in the dehydrator too! I thought what a great way to make crispy topping for a bowl of soup. I bet if I did as you, by using spices and a marinade, then dehydrating them, it would be tasty! I think if I did this, it would have to be angel hair, so they aren't too chewy or something.

Yumm! Great idea!

Cassy. :) :)