You know, for all you pasta lovers out there, you can get KELP NOODLES which are a great substitute and totally gluten free, since they are made from seaweed.   They are flavorless, colorless (see through) and like a gel almost, but they hold up well to sauces.  

Also, at our house we use kale or collard greens thinly sliced and lightly cooked as “noodles.”