But, there’s plenty not to love, too.
Namely the megadose of refined carbs and relative lack of meaningful vitamins, minerals, protein, or fiber.
Meaning: pastas that are suitable for eating as part of your regular dinner rotationnot just special occasions.
Banzais the OG of grain-free pastas, and my personal favorite.
Plus, they havemac-and-cheese mixes!
Bonus: Banza is now available at many grocery stores around the country.
Free of all grains and legumes, it’s a perfect option if you’re on apaleo diet.
Another one-ingredient wonder isExplore Cuisine Edamame Spaghetti, featuring organic edamame (or green soybeans).
A 2-ounce serving contains a whopping 25 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber.
ThisShirataki Spinach Fettuccinefrom Thrive Market also contains spinach powder for a dose of antioxidants and fun color.
Be warned, theyre texture is a bit slippery and far from a traditional pasta.
We recommend adding them to soups, topping them with stir-fried meat and veggies, or incorporating into salads.
They’re also a super low-carb, low-cal option that’s perfect for keto dieters.
Use these grain-free noodles as you would shirataki noodles.
