Sunday, January 27, 2013

Can I please have spaghetti tonight!!

Tonight I had a strong desire to have spaghetti for dinner.  While I enjoy the ease and convenience of of my normal clean diet, tonight I the grilled chicken breast and tilapia just were't going to satisfy my pallet.  After a quick survey of the contents of my refrigerator, I was excited to find a Miracle waiting for me.  Sitting there on the second shelf was a package of Garlic and Herb Miracle Noodles.  I knew exactly what I would do with them..........prepare a healthy version of meat and pasta with red sauce that would satisfy my craving, yet not have the calories that come along with traditional pasta dishes.
A few ingredients and twenty minutes later, I was ready to enjoy my dinner.

Chicken & "Pasta" with Red Sauce
Ingredients
4 oz chicken breast (mine was already cooked and seasoned)
1/3 cup Walden Farms Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 Package Miracle Noodles (I used garlic & herb flavored)
Crushed Garlic
Onion Flakes
Crushed Red Pepper
Italian Seasoning
Oregano

Prepare Miracle Noodles per package directions.  Be sure to rinse them thoroughly prior to cooking to get rid of the strong scent thatthey have.
While the noodles are cooking, in a different pan add the chicken breast, pasta sauce and garlic.  Add seasonings to taste and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Place noodles in a plate and add pasta and chicken on top.  If your diet allows you can sprinkle a little fresh parmasean cheese on top.

Miracle Noodles are a very low calorie alternative to traditional pasta.  At just 15 calories per serving (2 servings per package) they can be enjoyed without the guilt.  They are made from the soluble fiber of the root of a plant called konnyakuimo, and contains only a healthy soluble fiber.

Walden Farms products are a popular line of low/zero calorie foods that have zero carbs and zero fat.  They have many different sauces, flavorings, salad dressings, and even fruit toppings; and they are all "calorie free".  I do caution you in their use however becuase they are sweetened with Slenda sugar substitute.  Although Splenda is advertised to be calorie free, it does have an effect on insulin levels, and therefore should be considered if dieting to lose weight.

I do eat Miracle Noodles even when I am dieting for competition, however I typically cut out all unnatural food sources 4-6 weeks out. 
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