What about pasta?

What would you say about a pasta substitute that is:

• LOW CARB - only 3g of carbs per serving
• LOW CALORIE - 20 calories per 4 oz serving
• FIBER - 2g per serving
• NO CHOLESTEROL
• NO SUGAR
• GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, WHEY-FREE
• CONTAINS 10% CALCIUM
• VEGAN

Too good to be true?  Then you must try tofu shirataki noodles. Two servings per package.

"So what's the catch?" you might ask.  Only one catch - they require special preparation.

From House Food's website:

1. Drain the excess liquid from the Tofu Shirataki noodles
2. Rinse thoroughly
3. Boil for 2-3 minutes or microwave for 1 minute to reduce the authentic aroma
4. Dry well
5. Use Tofu Shirataki noodles as you would use regular cooked noodles

WARNING:  the "authentic aroma" is a strong fishy smell.  When I opened my first package, I thought they were spoiled!  Be brave, high-fiber lo-carb pasta is worth it.

I rinse them thoroughly in a wire strainer, boil with water in the microwave, then strain again.  The noodles are also much longer than typical pasta.  I use my kitchen shears to cut them while they're still in the strainer.

You'll find them at Wegman's in the tofu section.  Here in Baltimore, H-Mart also carries them.