A gadget to help

I love a gadget, I recently bought a julienne cutter, which is like a potato peeler but cuts the veg into thin strips.  

I cut courgette this way and have it instead of pasta.  Just put the strips of courgette into a bowl, cover with cling film and microwave for 2-3 minutes until it's cooked how you like it.  Or you can stir fry it with other veg.

Then I saw the vegetable spiralizer

A very similar idea, but if it helps to make meals a bit different, I can't complain.

Here's my tuna pasta with carrot and courgette "noodles".

Makes 2 large portions.

1 tsp olive oil (from daily allowance)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 fresh chilli, chopped or dried chilli flakes to tast
1 pepper, chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp capers (optional)
1 x 180g tin tuna in brine or water, drained

Heat the oil and gently fry the onion until it softens.  Add the garlic and chilli and cook for a few more minutes.  Add the pepper and cook for a few minutes.

Add the tomato puree, tomatoes, vinegar and capers.  Simmer until the veg is soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.  Add the tuna and simmer until the tuna has warmed up.

For the "noodles" use the julienne cutter or spiralizer to create the noodles.  Put in a bowl and cover with cling film.  Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, until cooked to your taste.

Serve the sauce over the "noodles".