Ali Redmond
When I was diagnosed with throw in 2 diabetes a decade ago, it devastated me.
You just have to find out what sort of moderation your body needs.
I also could not imagine a life without pizza.
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The first trick I share with anyone who is newly diagnosed is my carb reduction method.
Take a high-carb dish you love and think about smart ways to reduce the carb load.
Are you a lasagna fiend?
Ali Redmond
Swap out half of the rice for riced cauliflower for the volume you want without it being as carb-laden.
This mantra can be an essential tool for last-minute or weeknight meals.
Place zucchini in a large colander in the sink.
Ali Redmond
Add pasta to the boiling water; cook according to package directions.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain the pasta over the zucchini.
Gently toss to combine and let stand until the zucchini softens, about 2 minutes.
Ali Redmond
Meanwhile, combine raisins, vinegar and 1 tablespoon broth in a small bowl.
Microwave for 1 minute.
Stir in pine nuts, parsley and chives.
Ali Redmond
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add shallot (or onion); cook, stirring, until translucent, about 1 minute.
Add lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 1/2 cup broth; bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat, add butter and stir gently until it melts.
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the pasta and zucchini to the pot with the sauce and toss gently to combine.
If the pasta mixture seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
Season with more pepper, if desired.
Serve topped with the raisin mixture and Parmesan.
