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I love pasta!  I should have been born Italian.  I really, really love it.  That’s why I always failed on low carb diets in the past.  I tried all the high fiber brown pastas…yuck!  I want the white starchy, no nutritional value highly processed yummy noodles.  Give me some alfredo or marinara and I’m in heaven.

Then I tried the no carb noodles from Miracle Noodle.  I was prepared for texture similar to cardboard and the flavor of bran cereal.  This was my experience in the past with low carb pastas.  These things taste just like the real thing.  Rejoice!  We can now have pasta anytime on our low carb diet without resorting to squashes and other veggies that just mimic our favorite carbs.

They also come in a variety of shapes opening up all kinds of menu options.  I know as low carb cooks we have to use a bit of imagination in the kitchen but it is so nice to just throw together a bit of pasta, sauce and a salad and call it dinner without having to go through the low carb cooking gymnastics that is the bane of my existence with 4 boys not dieting in my family.

I don’t even tell my family the difference and they can’t tell.  They are just glad they are not having to eat spaghetti squash three times a week.

If you are trying to live low carb and like me just can’t live without your pasta give Miracle Noodles a try.  They taste just like regular pasta and you can enjoy them without guilt.  Oh, and don’t tell your family they are eating diet food, they won’t even know the difference.

Living a low carb lifestyle is sometimes difficult when we think of giving up pasta in our diet.  But there are ways to stick to your low carb diet and still enjoy your lasagne and fettucini alfredo.

Low Carb Pasta

More and more manufacturers are creating low carb pasta’s now.  Dreamfields being one of the more popular brands but Miracle Noodles are also becoming more popular.  Miracle Noodles are zero net carb instant noodles that come in a variety of shapes.  The instant noodles are convenient and affordable as well as a great base for sauces of all kinds. You can try Miracle Noodles by clicking here.

Low Carb Pasta Alternatives

Can’t find low carb pasta or want to try a more nutritious alternative?  Enter the vegetable.  Spaghetti squash is a staple of the low carb dieter of course but other vegetables can be used as a base for your italian and other sauces.  Eggplant and zuchinni can be jullienned or cut into thin strips to mimic fettuccinni and spaghetti.

Low carb pasta and alternatives can add a lot of variety to your low carb lifestyle.

Miracle Noodles are made of naturally soluble fiber and contain no fat, sugar or starch.  They contain zero net carbs, zero calories and are gluten free as well.

These instant noodles are the best I’ve found so far and they come in a variety of pasta shapes including:

• Angel Hair
• Fettucini
• Mini Pearls (great in soups)
• Orzo (yes! Orzo)
• Rigatoni

So now you can make all those delicious Italian dishes with miracle noodles and not wreck your low carb diet.

• 1 small carton of heavy cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair miracle noodle pasta
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan over low-temperature, heat 1 cup of butter until melted, add heavy cream and parmesan. Gently cook over low heat until Parmesan is incorporated and sauce is smooth.

2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3. Boil shrimp in a large pot of water until they turn pink. Then place in bowl with 1 cup melted butter. Let shrimp marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. Mix together the cooked pasta, shrimp, sauce. Season with garlic powder and cumin to taste.

Try this low carb pasta dish for your next dinner, you can substitute cubed chicken if you don’t care for shrimp, it works just as well and tastes great too.

While on a low carb diet there have been very few options when you’re craving pasta. You could go for a high fiber whole wheat pasta or low carb pasta products that taste similar to cardboard.

Some low carb dieters use certain vegetables as pasta like spaghetti squash. Useful but not really similar enough to curb your cravings for a hefty bowl of fettucini.

Now Miracle Noodle has introduced a low carb pasta in many different varieties including fettucini and angel hair.

Try this Low Carb Recipe for Pasta Carbonara

1/4 lb. bacon
1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter
1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
1 lb. pasta (Miracle Noodle fettuccine or angel hair)
2 eggs, whipped
1/2 c. fresh Parmesan

Cut the bacon into little pieces and cook in butter until clear. Heat cream in a small saucepan, and add the bacon and butter, add the vinegar. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce cooks smooth.

Boil the pasta al dente. Drain and return to pan. Immediately throw in the eggs, the bacon sauce and cheese. Toss and serve. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Low carb pasta carbonara, delicious!!

A low carb diet is not easy to stick to.  I crave pasta and can’t do without it, I guess I just don’t have enough willpower.  But, I’ve found that if I have a low carb list it’s a little easier for me to make the right low carb choices.

I print my low carb list and stick it on the front of my refrigerator and I know at a glance what choices to make when I want a snack or just a little bite.

To take your low carb list to another level you can list the low carb contents of your fridge in order from breakfast to dinner including snacks and keep track of your contents by marking on you list when you grab something.  With this system you will always know what you need when you run to the store.

Just grab your handy dandy low carb list and head out the door.

If you’ve tried low carb diets in the past and fell off the wagon because you had to give up pasta you are going to love this.

Miracle Noodle has developed a low carb pasta that cooks easily and tastes great.  They have all kinds of different kinds of low carb pasta including fettucini.  How bout a low carb Fettucini Chicken Alfredo (my absolute favorite)  try this recipe.

Low Carb Fettucini Alfredo

This is quick and easy

melt 1/2 stick of butter
add 1/2 cup Heavy cream
add 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
cook on low heat stirring frequently until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.

Cook Miracle Noodles according to package directions.
Add grilled chicken for a great tasting low carb pasta dish.

On a low carb diet but pressed for time.  This low carb menu will keep you on track with your low carb lifestyle and still give you time to relax.

Low Carb Breakfast Menu
2 Eggs
2 Strps of Bacon

Low Carb Lunch Menu
Lettuce Wrap with Ham, Cheese and Mustard

Low Carb Snack
String Cheese

Low Carb Dinner Menu
Broiled chicken breast
1 cup Spinach salad
1 cup Green Beans

It’s not the most imaginative menu but when you have a busy day and need to come up with some low carb meals try this low carb menu to save time and hassle.

Enjoy!

Having a list of low carb foods you can use in a pinch is essential for any low carb dieter’s success along with using a printable food diary. Build

your low carb list with these foods and succeed in your weight loss quest the low carb way.

Low Carb Food List

• Heavy Cream
• Luncheon Meats
• Low Carb Wraps/Tortillas
• Cream Cheese
• Salad Mixes

Heavy cream can be used as a base for low carb soups and also whipped with sweetener for a great guilt free dessert. Try adding a little bakers cocoa and sweetener to whipped heavy cream for a delicious chocolate mousse that will cure any dieter’s craving for a sweet chocolate treat.

Luncheon meats are a great choice for lunch or a quick snack. Try spreading cream cheese on a slice of hame and rolling up with a dill pickle, that is one of my favorite quick snacks.

Low carb tortillas are a great staple, they can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stuff them with luncheon meats and veggies for a filling lunch or cut into strips and bake for a great crunchy snack.

Cream cheese is so versatile. Adding a bit of cream cheese as a thickener to your soups makes them creamy and rich. Using cream cheese you can also make a low carb cheese cake that is so yummy you won’t miss the crust.

Salad mixes of course are on everyone’s list of low carb foods, but you can use those salad mixes to add zest to your lunch wraps by stuffing them chock full of veggies. I use salad mixes this way to save time on all the cutting and chopping for lunches. Just grab a handful of salad mix, some luncheon meat and mayo and roll up your wrap for a crunchy satisfying meal.

A little imagination goes a long way in adding variety to your low carb diet.