Banza Chickpea Pasta Penne 8 oz.

I'm 27 and as I'm getting older I want to make sure that I am eating healthier. I know that as you get older your body changes and its harder to maintain weight and I want to make sure I'm keeping in shape. By making small changes, I feel like I can make big improvements in my life. Switching from pasta to chickpea pasta is one of those little things. Fewer calories and carbs, a good source of protein, and not a big sacrifice on taste. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the finished dish but I made mine with a sausage and a creamy pasta sauce. Topped with cheese. The noodles are not quite as bouncy and don't have as much of a chew. But still good! A small sacrifice for a healthier meal!

Absolutely delicious

As an avid fan of the podcast The Sporkful Podcast and loved the impastable series, I had to try the new GF version of cascatelli. I found the pasta to live up to its hype. The chickpea flavor is subtle, and I liked that it was not overwhelming. I have tasted other chickpea pasta where the chickpea flavor was obvious and I did not like that aspect. Sauces holds really well with the pasta. I love the chew too. It is so much fun to eat. I should note that I found 11 minutes to be the perfect amount of time to cook the pasta. Overall great product. Definitely will try Banza's other products.

Banza deserves a Nobel Prize

Regular pasta should be afraid - very afraid. Because Banza is coming for it. I am obsessed with Banza because it tastes nearly identical to "real" pasta, yet is sooo much better for you! I'm always trying to fit more fiber in, and pasta/Italian food is my favorite, go-to cuisine, so Banza is a god-send. The extra protein content is a nice little bonus. It cooks, tastes, and feels almost indistinguishable from regular noodles. TRY IT!!!

Game Changer

To be completely transparent, I did not like this pasta at first. To me, it's not that great just plain with butter/olive oil the first time you are trying it. It seems silly to say that though, because I really don't even eat pasta that way. I just wanted to see exactly what it tasted like when I first tried it. Would not recommend as the taste and consistency does differ from regular white or whole wheat pasta. That said, I gave it a try again but with pesto and have never looked back. My husband actually says he prefers it to regular pastas as it doesn't give him that bloated or overfull feeling after eating it. I've now used this pasta every way I can think, and it has yet to let me down. We do not have diet restrictions, but just try to eat healthier and this ... MoreTo be completely transparent, I did not like this pasta at first. To me, it's not that great just plain with butter/olive oil the first time you are trying it. It seems silly to say that though, because I really don't even eat pasta that way. I just wanted to see exactly what it tasted like when I first tried it. Would not recommend as the taste and consistency does differ from regular white or whole wheat pasta. That said, I gave it a try again but with pesto and have never looked back. My husband actually says he prefers it to regular pastas as it doesn't give him that bloated or overfull feeling after eating it. I've now used this pasta every way I can think, and it has yet to let me down. We do not have diet restrictions, but just try to eat healthier and this is truly a game changer. Highly, highly recommend. And if you're like me and need to adjust your expectations a tad, it's definitely worth it. I know have about 20 boxes in my pantry at all time and cannot remember the last time I have used (or missed) regular pasta.

Great substitute for autoimmune deseas and Autism

This product was the answer to my prayers. 3 years ago I stopped eating pasta for I could not digest it. I have autoimmune deseas and pasta was one of the staples that was making me sick. My son has Autism and he can not eat regular pasta either, pasta makes his symptoms worse. So Banza gave us the opportunity to eat pasta again without getting stomach pain, getting bloated and getting chronic fatigue which were my typical symptoms and my autistic toddler used to get tantrums and get aggressive. All those symptoms related to regular GMO supermarket pasta. Thank you Banza for being a light at the end of the tunnel and giving us the opportunity to enjoy again what we like. I hope I can work with you guys someday and continue helping more people. I passed on my ... MoreThis product was the answer to my prayers. 3 years ago I stopped eating pasta for I could not digest it. I have autoimmune deseas and pasta was one of the staples that was making me sick. My son has Autism and he can not eat regular pasta either, pasta makes his symptoms worse. So Banza gave us the opportunity to eat pasta again without getting stomach pain, getting bloated and getting chronic fatigue which were my typical symptoms and my autistic toddler used to get tantrums and get aggressive. All those symptoms related to regular GMO supermarket pasta. Thank you Banza for being a light at the end of the tunnel and giving us the opportunity to enjoy again what we like. I hope I can work with you guys someday and continue helping more people. I passed on my knowledge of this wonderful pasta to many moms who’s kids have autism and they are all enjoying and thriving too!

Healthy Gluten Free Family Meals

I have been gluten free for almost 10 years now due to an inability to digest it well. It was at that time that I said goodbye to most cereals, all breads, and my beloved pasta.Over the years alternatives have come out but the texture was always off and to be honest I saw pasta as a non nutritional food, a filler.One day I was in the grocery store and noticed lentil oasta, and black bean pasta. I loved the idea but again it has a very soft mushy texture. Not long after that I saw Banza's bright orange box. I looked on the nutritional panel and saw that it has 14g of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Yahoo!My family now orders it straight from the company because they no longer carry it at our store. My 2 year old lives the Cavatappi's fun shape. We serve it as pasta ... MoreI have been gluten free for almost 10 years now due to an inability to digest it well. It was at that time that I said goodbye to most cereals, all breads, and my beloved pasta.Over the years alternatives have come out but the texture was always off and to be honest I saw pasta as a non nutritional food, a filler.One day I was in the grocery store and noticed lentil oasta, and black bean pasta. I loved the idea but again it has a very soft mushy texture. Not long after that I saw Banza's bright orange box. I looked on the nutritional panel and saw that it has 14g of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Yahoo!My family now orders it straight from the company because they no longer carry it at our store. My 2 year old lives the Cavatappi's fun shape. We serve it as pasta salad in the summers, veggie pesto pasta during the week and even make casseroles with it for quick reheats. The best part is it's high nutritional content. I feel no guilt in eating two servings!We make it for friends and they are always shocked to find out that it's gluten free and so healthy.Thank you for making it possible for people who eat gluten free to still enjoy products that taste delicious!

Just like "normal"

I love this pasta! If cooked slighty al dente it is just like normal pasta, and if slighty overcooked it's well, just like overcooked normal pasta! It cooks quickly, a little quicker than the instructions say. The texture and taste are normal, not hard or with a funky aftertaste like other grain free pastas I've tried. The only con is that you need a large pot to cook it in, because it foams up A LOT during cooking. I'm so happy I can finally make my family recipes again! Highly recommend Banza pastas!

Savings for Cravings

The best protein packed, gluten free pasta on the market in a bulk box for savings on top of cravings? Can't be beat. This is the 10th time I've purchased the 10lb bulk box. We've tried other brands of chickpea, lentil, corn, and rice blended GF pastas. This one is easily the best and most like regular pasta, aside from maybe Ronzoni or Barilla. But, being chickpea based and teading carbs for protein, it's the perfect choice for our family. The only negative I have is that the bulk boxes are often out of stock.

Taste beyond delicious!!!

I made our family favorite Sundried Tomatoes, Chicken, Spinach and Banza Chickpea Penne! When I used Banza Chickpea Penne in place of my usual penne, I admit I was worried my dish would taste different. It did but in a good way! My husband ( who is Italian) said it was so good!!! It was soft but still had that a dente bite. I will use this Chickpea Penne from now on. And I love the fact it’s higher in protein and fiber.

Wheels are a Miss

I am a lover of Banza. As a vegetarian, this product helps me get the protein I need while eating delicious pasta. Unfortunately, I have to say that the wheels are a miss, and I was so excited to try them! I have never had a problem with Banza pasta being overly soft or falling apart but the wheels totally disintegrated only about five minutes into boiling. Could be a bad batch but I will probably stick to the other shapes for now.