Can I cut zucchini spaghetti with this?
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I have cut apple 'spaghetti' to put in a dehydrator for little sticks - it is so sharp that they come out perfectly. I don't see why the mandoline would not be sharp enough to work the same magic on zuccini!
1753436
Eleonor...I Am sorry u are having such hard time with it! If u hold the zucchini upright in your left hand, and peel downward with your right ...u should get some nice long strings that look like spaghetti. Not sure why is not working out for you....I really love this little simple tool. Pls let me know if u are having better luck with it....:-)
1441650
The size of the julienned strips is good for citrus, but too small/thin for zucchini noodles, in my opinion. I would go with a spiralizer for zucchini like this one at Williams Sonoma. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/paderno-sprializer/
1546041
I haven't used it for veggies but I think if you do it may be a mess. This pasta maker is used to working with dough like substances so it kinda mushes things before it cuts it. I would try a viggie spiraler first
2112682
That's why I bought it. It works great. I left the zucchini skin on and went through the entire piece. You could easily avoid seeds (thinking cucumber for me) with this. I really didn't know if the zucchini would get too mushy to stay in the strips, but it was OK-still in strings with some substance to them after stir-frying. I use zucchini for pasta often.
1942519
It can do zucchini, linguini, tortellini, martini, bikini. Wait.. Never mind. That's the slap chop.
636789
It cuts spaghetti size and fettuccine size and comes with pasta roller. I love mine and have no problems with it. I make a double batch of homemade noodles and freeze half of them for later.
744308
No, it's a bread knife. You should use a smooth blade (like a chef's knife) to cut vegetables.
480142
Afraid there is no grater, there is an attachment that juliennes, one side thick and other side thin. Not too sure it would be thin enough for spaghetti. Don't let it discourage you. I LOVE it. I have had others and was nervous using them. this one has grips so it doesn't slide and a breeze to clean. Best thing is it came in a storage case so everything fits easy inside and it's easy to store.
1357302
I haven't tried that, but I don't see why not. I just used it to cut up deli sliced turkey into strips for my grand kids. Love it for parsley and rosemary and thyme. Want to try all kinds of things with it. Best gadget ever!!!!
1543080
I do not think it will work....surely you can just use a knife. It works so well for harder fruit and veg....celeriac or beetroot are a dream once grated with this 'machine'
1247159
If you slice the zucchini the long way, the 'noodles' come out out long and thin, just like spaghetti. I have not tried it on sweet potatoes, because they're too high in carbs--but the blades do seem sharp enough to cut a sweet potato, if you put enough pressure on it.
1990043
I imagine it would if the zucchini were cut into 3-4" segments. I haven't done that and I haven't heard of anyone doing that. My biggest problem with this peeler is that the handle broke. I would have to not recommend this brand, but I would recommend the peeler; I've used one like it extensively over the years. I'm going to try the Victorio brand and see how it goes--it has the best overall reviews.By the way, if the peeler works with zucchini you should post that so others can see how it works. I'm curious and might try it myself next time I have some to cook!
1990042
AS long as it fits, it should slice it. Most zucchinis have a density similar to apples. This is not a heavy duty slicer. It works well, but the screw that holds the wooden crank handle on stripped almost immediately. Easy enough to fix.
2208321
yes, I have used the roller without cutting the pasta in strips for lasagna or ravioli. Cutting the pasta is a two step process, first you use the rollers until the pasta is at the thickness you want and then you can use the cutter, but you don't have to.
2032568
After using this mandolin on cucumbers and onions, I think you would get a really thin ribbon of zucchini. I believe it would cut the zucchini just fine, but it wouldn't be very thick.
1795347
If you can cut it with a butter knife, you can chop it with this. Its not like an electric food processor by any stretch. I only use it for very very very soft foods. Not too versatile whatsoever. I recommend good knife or an electric food processor. It's good for salsa and sauces.