BarillaChickpea Rotini Pasta, 8.8 oz - Vegan, Gluten Free, Non GMO & Kosher - Made with Plant Based Protein

When I'm tired of eating meat and drinking shakes, this is a good alternative to get my protein. It doesn't taste like whole wheat pasta, and you need to develop a taste for it. Most sauces cover up the "different" taste.

Good!

Great pasta for anyone trying to eat gluten free or has an allergy to it. Made from chickpeas.

Portion size pre-made: 12 oz/1 cupI let the water come to a rolling boil. Based on previous reviews, I stood right next to it and stirred. According to my stopwatch, it took less than 3 min. to finish how I like my pasta: not al denté but not mooshy either. This was perfect timing. So I suggest you watch it - it doesn’t cook like regular pasta.I’m not gonna lie: I’ll never tell you it’s exactly like semolina noodles, which we Americans are used to consuming. But if you’re looking for a healthier alternative and want to avoid spikes in your glycemic index, this is a delicious alternative.I’m not sure how it would do in casseroles and salads - I added my sauce and quickly ate it because I did not want it to absorb the liquid and fall apart. If I ever expiremented, I think I’d keep it separate and stir it in right before serving/eating. IMHO it wouldn’t hold up for any length of time - say, like in a potluck situation.

The fact that this is made from JUST ONE INGREDIENT is perfect for my carb-free diet. And it tastes FANTASTIC. I easily made a tomato-based sauce and it was delicious.

protein. flavor. all good. learn the proper cooking time. best to fill a pop fully and wait for a true boil or less you'll get earthy mush. don't walk away either. wait until pasta is al dente and cold rinse. if you're a first timer, mix it with half whole wheat pasta. cook separately. this will ease you in.

Nice pasta but you can taste the difference

I knew it would be different than regular pasta and my family actually prefers the taste of it with certain recipes. We cook it a little longer than it says on the box so it is less chewy. The extra protein it adds to a meal is a definite plus.