Barilla Red Lentil Spaghetti & Penne Pasta Variety Pack, 8.8 oz (Pack of 6) - Gluten Free, Non GMO & Kosher - Plant Based Protein

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.

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

I really love these it doesn’t ever really get soft and fall apart no matter how much you boil it (unlike the chickpea ones that turn to mush fast). And the taste and texture just as good as regular pasta. Love how high protein it is (really saw more gains using this) would love to always rebuy this butttt it’s just sooo expensive. Wish they have a 12 pack for a reasonable discounted price.

Recently diagnosed as prediabetic, I've drastically altered my diet and am trying to cut out white flour and white potatoes. In picking an alternative pasta, I looked for one that was at least made from a product I enjoy... Lentils. They make a surprisingly good base for noodles. A bit chewy, more substantial than flour noodles, with a slightly different taste, but more or less pretty close in texture and taste to typical wheat flour pasta. My family used it to make tuna noodle casserole, a family favorite, and it got 2 1/2 thumbs up out of 3. (Dad wasn't sold on the texture, but thought the taste was good)

Love this pasta, I can't eat grains and really missed pasta! This is better tasting than regular pasta and has the perfect texture. Plus, its low carb and loaded with protein. It's definitely more expensive but for anyone who is gluten intolerant or gets inflammation from grains and carbohydrates, it's a game changer.