Barilla Red Lentil Spaghetti & Penne Variety Pack, Gluten Free Pasta, (6PK)

We had this for dinner last night with creamed tuna and vegetables. I was surprised how good it tasted. It does take a long time to cook. I fortunately always test first before draining. It took about 20 minutes to cook. If I had left it for 25 minutes it might’ve been a little softer or if I had just put it in with the sauce as one reviewer suggested. I was impressed without comfortable. I felt after eating it I did not feel bloated. I am gluten-free. I’m trying to add more protein to my diet so this is perfect for us. The price is reasonable, considering it is gluten-free pasta.

The pasta came with expiry date 14 July 23 and I received it today on 22 July 23

I've tried a variety of grain and bean based pasta and thus far this has been the tastiest. The flavor pairs well with many dishes like Chicken Marsala, Pasta Ala Vodka, and Spaghetti and Meatballs among many others. These noodles like most noodles do give off a slight aroma that I personally love. I feel these noodles are versatile due to how evenly they cook. Unlike wheat, corn, or rice noodles where you are cooking until the noodle has a bit of a bite left, with these noodles with how evenly they cook you can adjust the cook time more generously to how much or little firmness you want in your noodle. I found that these noodles hold up pretty well compared to many other non-gluten based noodles. Just note that you do want to handle these noodles with dry hands as wet hands will cause them to clump together and create a chore for you. The texture of these noodles is fantastic. If you cook them to Al Dente (the same bite as you'd get out of wheat noodles), they have a very pleasing feedback on the teeth similar to that of wheat noodles. They aren't as elastic compared to wheat noodles due to the lack of gluten so they do breakdown quicker but at that point it is not a negative but a positive as they require less chewing overall. Getting a satisfying bite while being easier to process is a win-win in my book. The nutrition of these noodles is also a huge plus. Being only a single ingredient noodle packed with protein and carbs should help people meet their daily nutritional requirements. Being certified GF and using a dedicated facility means that quality is taken seriously. Even if you don't have an allergy, you know that the lines these products are produced on are cleaned and tested properly.

My doctor told me that I have to cut out white pasta and white bread. Being full blood Sicilian, this is an enormous challenge for me. The Red Lentil pasta takes a bit of getting use to, but it is far better tasting than I expected.

This is a great substitute for pasta! It’s gluten free and ONE ingredient.. Red lentil flour. It’s packed with protein and low in carbs! I highly recommend!