Barilla Red Lentil Spaghetti & Penne Pasta Variety Pack, 8.8 oz (Pack of 6) -...

I really love this pasta. Wasn't sure about lentil pasta but tried it at the suggestion of a friend. Really glad I did since it is a better food choice especially for diabetics.

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.

Healthy + High Protein

Very effective substitute to limit intake of bad carbs. Tastes different from traditional pasta, but in a better way with slight flavor. Cook it for few extra minutes than recommended on package.

Very good. Has a very interesting al dente "pop against the teeth", far less mushy than regular pasta, but has a good flavor. And not that it's really needed, but the extra protein is nice for vegans.

My favorite gluten free pasta. Only one I purchase. Taste and consistency very good.

It is exactly what I was after, but the expiration date is only 3 months away.