Spiral Slicer: My New Kitchen Gadget

...and Rasta Faux-sta: Savory Eats

I stumbled on this life changing kitchen gadget on a blog last week. I then immediately searched amazon and found one for only $32! So, if you find this spiral slicer amazing too, you can buy it here.

It looks daunting, but I promise it's VERY user friendly.

For my test-drive, I made Zucchini Spaghetti with Tomato Turkey Bolognese Sauce

(what I call RASTA PASTA)...

Another awesome "faux-sta" recipe

I call this my Rasta Faux-sta because the dish is made with green zucchini, yellow squash, and red sauce!

(recipe serves two heaping portions)

RastaFauxsta-gredients:

• Spiral Slicer
• 3 zucchini, spiral sliced
• 3 yellow squash, spiral sliced
• Salt, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Powder

Saucin'gredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
• 1/4 up fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh Parmesan

Recipe:

-Transform the zucchini and squash into "spaghetti" with the spiral slicer...

How cool is this?!?

There are three slicing options, some thick and some thin.

-Set "faux-sta" to the side.

-Now onto the sauce...heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.

-Add carrot and celery and saute another 5 minutes.

-Add the turkey and saute for 1 minute.

-Add marinara sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir often.

-Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.

-Keep on medium-low heat for another 20 minutes.

-Meanwhile, microwave the zucchini/squash faux-sta for one minute (covered).

-Spice with salt, lemon pepper, and a dash of garlic powder.

-Top with Tomato Bolognese sauce and Parmesan...

Enjoy!!