I did do something today I have been wanting to do for a long time.
I cooked with No Oodles!
When Josh and I visited Patricia in DC she was so sweet and sent us home with some of her favorite foods! The joys of living near a Whole Foods! No Oodles have no calories, no fat, no carbs, no gluten, no soy, and no sugar. They are basically a blank canvas for your food, simply acting as a filler. They come in a lime juice concoction that helps them stay fresh that you're supposed to rinse thoroughly before cooking. They've already been pre-cooked so they simply need to be heated. I had no idea what to expect from these things, but Patricia raved about them so I was excited to give them a try.
I started off by sauteing some garlic and olive oil in the pan. I then added in tomatoes, an orange pepper, three carrots, and a handful of fresh mushrooms. Once they began to soften I added in a package of pressed tofu and a quarter of a cup of Diane's homemade spaghetti sauce. The final addition to the pan were the No Oodles. This was all done in a matter of minutes. When everything was heated I sprinkled some handfuls of mozzarella cheese on top and stirred it in.
I was worried that cooking with mushrooms, tofu, and No Oodles would make for a very bland dish. They're all ingredients that tend to take on the flavors around them. I was so surprised with how flavorful the dish was, how fresh the veggies tasted, and how much the No Oodles tasted just like eating pasta! I was so happy I made a lot because now I have leftovers for tomorrow! This was an incredible dinner.
I'm going to wrap this up and get in a pilates workout before packing for Josh's parents. I have a geology field trip tomorrow that involves driving all over Central PA to look at rocks in the morning, then a midterm, and then I'm driving to Josh's. We leave for New Haven, CT Friday morning and I can't wait! I'm so excited to get to spend time with Josh's family. They are amazing and so much fun to be around. Spring Break could not come at a better time!
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