Barilla Chickpea Rotini - 8.8oz

​I really like these chickpea noodles and have been using them for quite some time. I am living a high-protein, lower-carb lifestyle, and these fill my needs perfectly! ​Chickpeas do have carbs, but the high amount of fiber they carry helps offset them, making these noodles a much better option. I love using them to make a healthier spaghetti that I actually enjoy! I just use one serving of the noodles and top it with some Prego sauce and browned meat. When cooking the meat, I season it with garlic, onions, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, then drain the grease before mixing in just enough sauce. Sometimes I serve it with a flatbread, like Joseph’s Lavash bread. I heat the bread for a minute in a pan and brush it with garlic butter, which makes a fantastic, healthy replacement for traditional garlic bread! ​Beyond spaghetti, these noodles are incredibly versatile. I use them for Greek pasta salads, Italian pasta salads, and just about anything else I need pasta for. One important tip: follow the box directions closely! They are easy to prepare . They actually cook up much faster than your traditional regular noodles. ​They are also very affordable, and I love that. In this day and age, we need all the breaks we can get, so thank you, Barilla!

Tasty rotini and I need the protein! A little pesto and I'm happy. Not too chewy. Cooks up fast

Hood quality alternative to higher priced alternatives. Even better when you are trying to up your protein intake. Still good when reheated for leftovers

Got the dreaded high triglyceride diagnosis a bit ago, and evidently one way to reduce 'em is to decrease consumption of white flour - main ingredient of "plain old" pasta. Barilla Chickpea pasta is made from just one ingredient: chickpeas, so I figured what the heck, give it a try. Pleasantly surprised to find that the flavor is virtually indistinguishable from flour-based pasta. Preparation is the same as well. Maybe a tad longer on the boil to achieve al dente texture. Other bonuses include a whopping 21 grams of protein per 3 1/2 oz. serving, and total 15 grams of healthy fiber. Perhaps my only complaint about the stuff is that it costs a lot more than "regular" pasta. Guess you get what you pay for, though...

They are delicious. They taste like real pasta!!!