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Gluten-Free Pasta Types

ByAshley Baal

Love pasta but don’t love the gluten that comes with it? There are a bunch of different types of pasta that don’t have gluten, such as:

  • brown rice
  • white rice
  • corn
  • quinoa

Our top choices are rice and quinoa pastas, since many people have an allergy to corn. Rice pasta absorbs more flavors and quinoa pasta has the nutritional benefits our body needs.

When you prepare gluten-free pasta, you should follow the directions carefully. Being that it is not made from conventional grains, it has a tendency to break apart and become gooey. Do not skimp on the amount of water you use, and make sure it is boiling before you add the noodles. Salt should be added to keep it from sticking to the pot, and the noodles should be added slowly. The pasta should be cooked only until it is tender, and it should then be washed with cold water and drained thoroughly before adding any sauces (www.livestrong.com).
When preparing a sauce for the pasta, make sure it is also gluten-free. Many jarred sauces are not, so it’s better and healthier to just make your own! Here is a great recipe for a delicious gluten-free pasta dinner:

Homemade pesto with sausage, cashews, and scallions:

STEP ONE: COOK SAUSAGE I BAKED MINE AT 400 DEGREES UNTIL COOKED THROUGH. LET COOL AND SLICE ON A DIAGONAL
STEP TWO: MAKE PESTO In a food processor, chop 2 cups basil and 6 garlic cloves. Stream in 3/4c. olive oil. Add 1c. parmesan cheese and 2 ounces pine nuts. ADD 1 TSP SALT AND SOME FRESH PEPPER!
STEP THREE: COOK PASTA OF YOUR CHOICE (I USED GF SPAGHETTI)-POUR PESTO ON THE HOT PESTO AND TOSS TO COAT.
STEP FOUR: FINAL TOUCHES ADD SAUSAGE TO THE PASTA AND TOP WITH CASHEWS AND CHOPPED SCALLIONS!