10 Best Gluten-Free Pasta Brands, According to Nutritionists and Test Kitchen Pros

Made with 100% yellow peas, this gluten-free pasta is a favorite among our Test Kitchen and Nutrition teams. They are high in fiber and protein and a great source of prebiotics, which help to feed the good bacteria in your gut, aiding in digestive functions. Our testers found that it can get mushy if overcooked, so be careful with your timing. The water also gets foamy when pasta is added, which is normal.

This inexpensive box from the brand Aldi is a favorite amongst our nutrition pros. "It has a slightly nutty flavor and really takes to whatever sauce you pair it with," says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., NASM-CPT, Director of the Good Housekeeping Nutrition Lab. It's made with only one ingredient — chickpeas — so the slightly bean-forward flavor may not be a favorite for all diners, but it holds its shape well when cooked and it's packed with plant-based protein. "This option is also an excellent source of fiber," says Sassos.

Banza pasta brands are a favorite of the Good Housekeeping team. The brand's full line of chickpea-based pasta is immensely popular with many shoppers, thanks to the high protein and fiber counts. In testing, these gluten-free lasagna noodles held up to stacking the classic dish. While testers found that they can break easily and are big in flavor, they are unique in shape and more flexible than other gluten-free noodles.

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Tolerant has created lentil-based pastas that cook well and resulted in tender noodles in our testing. They're available in a variety of fun shapes that will keep kids interested and the many nooks and crannies are great for holding onto sauces. It should be noted that this pasta, along with other gluten-free options, is high in fiber. Keep that in mind, as increased fiber intake may cause stomach discomfort. We found that certain shapes tended to break apart due to their thin sections.

In testing, this classic Italian pasta brand's gluten-free rotini held their shape well when we cooked them, and they remained whole when stirred into sauces. Their mild nutty flavor comes from chickpeas, which are a great source of plant-based protein. Barilla makes several other gluten-free shapes too, including penne and spaghetti. Note that this brand is lower in fiber than some other types.

Jovial's gluten-free pasta is made with 100% organic brown rice, and our testers loved it for its mild flavor, great texture and simple ingredients. It is slightly lower in fiber than other gluten-free picks but still provides 5 grams of protein per serving, which will help keep you satisfied.

Buckwheat soba noodles impart a nutty, earthy flavor to plenty of dishes, but note that not all soba noodles are entirely gluten-free. These, from Eden brand, are made with 100% buckwheat so they are safe to eat if you have a gluten intolerance. Their bold flavor can make it difficult to pair with some sauces, so you may want to start with recipes that explicitly call for buckwheat soba noodles, or incorporate them into noodle soups or ramen recipes.

You can track down these almond-based strands in the freezer section of your grocery store. They're a favorite of both the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen and the Good Housekeeping Nutrition Lab because of the simple ingredient list and low carb count, which can be favorable for those following a paleo diet. They may fall apart while cooking if you're not careful with your timing, but this is typical of nut-based pastas; just don't walk away from the pot.

This one-ingredient noodle is made from soybeans, making it higher in protein and fiber than wheat-based pastas and other legume options. We found that these strands broke apart slightly upon cooking them, but they maintained a nice chew and bounce and a mild vegetal flavor that our tasters enjoyed simply with olive oil. A serving also dishes up big doses of key minerals like calcium, iron and potassium.

This gluten-free boxed mac, complete with a rich cheddar sauce, satisfied all of our tasters' mac and cheese cravings. Some testers noted the slightly bean-forward flavor of the noodles, but the bold cheese flavor complemented it nicely. In testing, the pasta held up to cooking and stirred nicely into the sauce, unlike other gluten-free mac and cheese options which lost their shape when cooked.

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