zucchini pasta? How to?

[flmom]

How do you make zucchini pasta?

I am new to this, please help.

[ReneeH]

Do you have Alissa's book? She has a WONDERFUL recipe in it for the Zucchini Pasta! :D There are variations of the Marinara Sauce out there, but to me, the one in RFFE is my favorite, hands down! It's the same one that is in LOLF...

[flmom]

I have the RFFE book. What page is it on? Thank you!

[sport]

You can use one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-51-0662-Saladacco-Spiral/dp/B0000DDVYE

I prefer this one as it is easier to use.
http://www.amazon.com/World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade-Vegetable/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_c

[DebB]

I ordered this spiral slicer I use for zucchini pasta here on QVC (http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.K7702.desc.Fuller-Kitchen-Solutions-Manual-Vegetable-Curler-Slicer) several years ago, it's still the same price. I've ordered many for gifts too. I haven't seen them less expensive anywhere else. *Ü*

[MimiYoyo]

I ordered this spiral slicer I use for zucchini pasta here on QVC (http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.K7702.desc.Fuller-Kitchen-Solutions-Manual-Vegetable-Curler-Slicer) several years ago, it's still the same price. I've ordered many for gifts too. I haven't seen them less expensive anywhere else. *Ü*

That is a great price for that unit. The webpage also has a good video showing how the sprializer works. (And if you look to the right on that page, it shows the same unit -- different branding -- for twice the price!!)

[DebB]

I don't know "for sure" - but these spiralizers (like the one I linked to on QVC) all appear to be the same. I wouldn't be surprised if there's just one manufacturer of this unit, but different companies sell that same unit.

I've been using mine for probably 5+ years (since my low-carb days) and it still works like a dream.

I like the fact that it's got the 4 suction cup feet - no walking it around the countertop, it stays put when you get it suctioned down. And I like the little handle on the side to push the produce item into the blade and you're turning the crank with your other hand.

There are other blades, but I use the noodle maker (julienne) hands down the most. It makes a FUN demo too! *Ü*

[DebB]

That is a great price for that unit. The webpage also has a good video showing how the sprializer works. (And if you look to the right on that page, it shows the same unit -- different branding -- for twice the price!!)

I don't know if that's a glitch MimiYoyo ~ but that's quite a price difference. Back when I ordered mine, I was afraid QVC would see the cheaper one (Fuller Brush) and pull it or something, but it's still there! *Ü*

[JennaHoneyBear]

i just use a julienne peeler. 7 bucks and it works great

[flmom]

OH ok, so I just run the Zucchini through the equipment and that's it? I'm done? I don't need to dehydrate or anything?

[DebB]

There's no dehydrating needed for zucchini noodles. But, what I like to do is prep my "zoodles" in the morning. Then I place them on a big tray covered with a kitchen towel and I let them simply air dry on the counter top or table until supper time. *Ü*

[flmom]

Does it matter what type of Zucchini you use? I think here in Florida we get a lot of the zucchini that looks like cucumbers.

[DebB]

Those will be fine. That's the kind we have here in WA too. I always have to look twice in the fridge when they're in the produce bag to see if they're zucchini or cukes. But, I recommend you try yellow crook-neck squash too. It's my favorite, just a little sweeter than zucchini - or use both!

You can watch the video demonstration on QVC (I'm sure there are many on YouTube as well) and you'll see that it doesn't process every little inch. The inner core of the item and a bit on the end are left. But the middle core is where the seeds are anyway and even if doing manually with a peeler, you'd not want to use that part. Save it for a raw soup or such. *Ü*

[sport]

If you want white noodles then peel them but you will be loosing the best of the nutrients. I would just wash them and have the green mixed in.

[OnMyJourney]

i just use a julienne peeler. 7 bucks and it works great

Before I purchased the spiralizer that DebB linked from QVC, this is exactly what I used. My noodles came out some where between fettucini and linguine, but yummy nevertheless!

[Maintime]

ditto on the advice here. I make the pasta at least once a week, even for my SADs.

[ReneeH]

I have the RFFE book. What page is it on? Thank you!

Sorry! I just saw this! It's on page 367! :D

[raweater]

If you don't want to buy one of those spiralizers and don't mind fettuccine shaped noddles, I chop off the rounded top and bottom and then use a regular peeler and first peel and remove the skin if it's not organic or if you don't want it in your noodles, then just keep peeling the zucchini flesh as you did the skin and you end up with flat noddles like fettuccine.

Also if you have a Cuisinart food processor they sell a disc that will convert any hard vegetables into thin spaghetti like strands in less than a second.