Lets talk sausage....

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

If I want a little Pasta I like Dreamfields. It comes in a black box and is low carb. It handles and tastes just like regular dried pasta. I feed it to my family all the time and nobody knows it is low carb. Not as good as homemade but still fine. I hate Barilla pasta.

I have loved Dreamfields for years! But I feel pasta of any kind is a slippery slope for me. First pasta then I'm in the pantry at 3am eating an entire baguette...lol

[AnA92212 577]

I used to be a total pasta-holic. Nowdays I really cannot deal with it. I have a love of the ZOODLES. OMG this has changed my life!!! They are basically noodles made from zucchini. I have an awesome turkey meatball recipe that I got from my support group. Make a big batch and freeze them until time to eat. I eat zoodles about 3 times a week for lunch. I am in love. Turkey sausages in general are a great way to go. They also make chicken sausages.

[Dizzeepinkee 72]

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[yerawizardamy 241]

Peel and sliced egg plant. Dip in egg wash and coat with garlic Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown

coat a cupcake pan with cooking spray

First layer - spaghetti sauce

2nd layer- Eggplant Parmesan

3rd layer - spaghetti sauce

4th layer - sweet Italian ground sausage -

Top with mozzarella cheese.

Sounds delicious! How long/what temp do you bake these for??

[Annek2014 58]

I use the Jennie-O Sausage or the one from Aldi.

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

@@Nurse_Lenora,

My guess is the fat that comes with Italian sausage. Maybe you can find a lean version, either low-fat or turkey. Also, you might want to ask your nutritionist about Tomato sauce – it’s kind of acidic and you may not be able to handle it for a little while.

Regarding pasta: I know you’re not planning to have any. Maybe zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash can be a good substitute.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

you can still have Pasta. I have it all the time. I have it with sauce, meat, sausage, meatballs...whatever I want

[IrishGermanRN 151]

I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!

Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

This saved me too!!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

you can still have Pasta. I have it all the time. I have it with sauce, meat, sausage, meatballs...whatever I want

You are lucky! For many, Pasta, potatoes, rice, bread, flour & sugar cause cravings and hinder weight loss.

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

Search Amazon for "Explore Asian" - they have some high Protein "bean pasta". The spaghetti is not to bad, but probably not something you can eat for a few weeks.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

costco had some AMAZING red lentil penne for a while, but it seems to have been discontinued. It was Uddo brand and I can't even find it to buy it anywhere online anymore. So disappointed, as I have not managed to find another high Protein Pasta substitute that I can stand. Tried chickpea... tried Barilla's protein pasta... tried my grocery store's "super pasta"... all are terrible.

[snickysnack78 131]

I found a local market in my area called Sprouts that has the best sausage. I couldn't really do pork prior to surgery, however I do love the chicken spinach and feta sausage. Super filling.

I also haven't tried Pasta since surgery, been to scared to. I stopped eating it way before surgery because I was diabetic and it would raise my blood sugar. If I want something along those lines, I do zucchini as well

[LipstickLady 25,682]

@@Nurse_Lenora,

My guess is the fat that comes with Italian sausage. Maybe you can find a lean version, either low-fat or turkey. Also, you might want to ask your nutritionist about Tomato sauce – it’s kind of acidic and you may not be able to handle it for a little while.

Regarding pasta: I know you’re not planning to have any. Maybe zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash can be a good substitute.

@@Alex Brecher

I like my meat fat.

[HanSolo1977 261]

Did someone say sausage ?

I bring bulk sausage when I make sauce.

It's how I roll........

You know, it's a good day when my unread list includes "I'm giving up my nuts" and "Lets talk sausage" are near each other on the list

[CHM 1,009]

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