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[aphrael]

I know some of you use julienne zucchini as a pasta substitute. My question is if you do this, how much tomato sauce is allowed, or is not allowed? Maybe one with no added sugar... any suggestions here?

I was thinking of haveing that with some grilled chicken one night.

[JustLynda]

I've always used approximately 1-1 1/4 cup cooked zucchini and about 1/4-1/2 cup tomato sauce (trying to stay withing the 1.5 cup guideline).

I usually make my own tomato sauce with canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste (careful with this one--very concentrated=higher sugar content) basil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, pepper and a dash of olive oil & splenda. I generally let this mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then I put 1/2 is a blender & puree (or "mash" with a fork) and then mix it back in. This gives it a good "saucy" texture without sacrificing the tomato chunks.

Hope this helps.

PS--I've never checked with anyone to make sure this is truly "legal." It's just what I do.

-Lynda