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About this product
The LiveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta from ALDI is certified gluten free and contains no dairy. Made of a blend of 100% organic brown rice and quinoa, this pasta comes fusilli and penne style
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85 reviews. Each one is a verified review of this product. The author is shown as Verified member.
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Tastes Just Like Normal Pasta
liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta tastes like normal pasta, being the perfect substitute for the semolina pasta. Brown rice and quinoa are so much better for me than the semolina flour though, preventing a rapid glucose rise (and subsequent crash) while also being more filling. I think liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is just the thing for me and my healthy weight loss goals, keeping me satisfied and away from empty calories. liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is pretty darn delicious too, letting the spaghetti sauce flavor shine through.
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Taste was excellent
The pasta cooked in 8 minutes as promised. It was slightly sticky. The taste was great
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Brown rice &a quinoa pasta
This was absolutely delicious and helps it is gluten-free organic and it's not full of carbs it's made of brown rice and quinoa and healthy for you doesn't taste pasty excellent flavor got to try it
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Awesome pasta
It's really quick to use and to cook faster and you can use them with fettuccine alfredo it's really good
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Live free gluten free pasta rocks
It was a nice gluten free pasta. Cooked up nicely and tasted good for gluten free
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Cheap & Healthy!
I looooooooove ALDI's organic and natural brand lines because they really help me save money without compromising my health or taste-buds! I cannot tell the difference between ALDI organic product lines and their brand-name counterparts. The liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta tasted really good, being easy to cook in a few minutes and being so much better for you than semolina pasta. I appreciate saving on the calories and bad stuff. I cannot believe how affordable liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is for even me. No one has an excuse not to eat healthy anymore!
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Taste just like any other pasta.
It doesn't really stands out then other wheat pasta. I probably won't buy it again.
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Healthy
I lover this gluten free pasta it's not only healthy but has great flavor my kids don't even mind the difference
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Delicious gluten-free noodles
I couldn't believe how good these tasted And was even more impressed with price. G-F is usually expensive and lacks in flavor. This was really tasty.
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These are as expected.
I loved that this product is organic and contained brown rice. I used this in my favorite pasta recipe and it did not alter the taste anymore than using a whole grain pasta does. The pasta softened well when boiled.
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Great value and taste
liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is a very good product, loved the taste and it was easy to prepare.
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Good clean food
I like this product, it's different combo than you would find elsewhere and it really makes a sensible healthy option.
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Nice healthy pasta option.
I liked the taste texture and quality of this healthy organic pasta option. Would buy again
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Ok plain, great with sauce
I sometimes eat pasta with just a little garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper-this is NOT the pasta for that! The taste leaves something to be desired. When made with mushroom spaghetti sauce the flavor was enhanced and was really good. The pasta doesn't get mushy or fall apart like some others do. Holds sauce well. The added benefits of quinoa and brown rice makes this an overall winner in my book
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Pretty good for "pasta"
While this product is made differently than traditional pasta, the quality of Aldi brands is on par with the more expensive brands, meaning you can save money and still purchase new and trendy items.
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Just okay
This pasta tasted okay, but since my family doesn't need to eat gluten free, it's not something that I would purchase regularly.
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A great gf pasta choice!
This pasta is one of the best. We make and serve it frequently and everyone in our family loves it.
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Great product
Very happy with this quality pasta Much better than white floured pastas. Will be fully switchint over to this brand
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Doesn't have gluten, but tastes like it does. :-)
I don't have a gluten intolerance, but I like the fact that this product is made with wholesome ingredients and has 5 grams of protein. It is much better for you than regular pasta. The taste is quite good, tastes like regular pasta. I do recommend cooking it al dente as it tends to get overdone very easily.
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Great substitution
This is a great alternative to pasta, and it's also a whole lot healthier. The consistency is a bit different, but other than that, you can't tell much of a difference!
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This is one of the best gluten free pastas!
With family members who are gluten free we've tried many different pastas hoping to hit on one that is just like the "real" thing. This pasta is just that! We all loved the taste and texture and can't wait to serve it for our next meal with extended family!
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Great Tasting Pasta made w/ Brown Rice and Quinoa
This pasta is easy to cook and is much like pasta made with flour. It is a healthy option made from whole grains and gluten free. It tastes great in soup.
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This pasta was lighter and fluffier than others.
This pasta held up well during cooking and after adding other ingredients. It had a nice flavor and consistency. It also still tasted good the next day.
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Very good gluten free pasta
I was VERY impressed by this gluten free pasta. I cooked per the directions. It stuck together a little more than regular pasta, but once cooled and with a little oil, it was really quite nice. Good texture, better, in my opinion, than wheat pasta. I tried some straight out of the pot, as well as used it for a tuna casserole. The instructions are very specific about not over-cooking, so I'm guessing the noodles would break down a bit if you cook too long, but I did not experience this. I would buy again.
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Pretty good product
I enjoyed this pasta as a gluten free pasta. It was up there in my top picks of gluten free. It didn't get as crumbly and gummy as other gluten free pastas I have tried in the past. I like that it is a blend of brown rice and the quinoa.
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Great organic brown rice quinoa pasta
I love white pasta, but I'm trying to switch to brown rice pasta in an effort to get healthier. Most brown rice pastas I've tried have a gritty feeling in my mouth. The addition of quinoa to the brown rice gives this pasta a much better taste and texture. I love it! It is more expensive than regular white rice pasta but I think it's worth paying a little extra. Will definitely buy it again.
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Definitely different
I made a baked pasta dish and it seemed to fall apart more quickly then average pasta. It didn't have much of a taste ethier.
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Good organic pasta
I liked this pasta and found that it held up nicely with a thick sauce. The flavor was good but not everyone in my family enjoyed it as much as I did. I like that it is made with brown rice and is healthier than other pastas.
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Pleasantly surprised
I do not like food alternatives, but I liked this one. It tasted bad without any pasta sauce on it and did not taste as good as leftovers, but when it had sauce on it, it tasted like regular pasta noodles. I thought that because it had rice in it, that it would be unpleasantly chewy, but it was fine. If I were gluten free, then I would buy this.
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Great alternative to regular pasta
Pretty good stuff, definitely great for avoiding so much white flour in standard pasta. Great organic option as well
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Great gluten free pasta
This gluten free pasta tastes as good as regular pasta. I used it with some of Aldi's Butternut Squash sauce and it was excellent. Highly recommend if you are avoiding gluten in your diet.
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You won't know the difference!
I used this penne pasta to make baked ziti (close enough). It tasted great. Has the same flavor and texture as semolina pasta. The price is somewhat high, but that is true of all non-wheat flour pastas.
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Pretty good Noodles
We are always looking for gluten free options that have the texture of regular noodles. These came pretty close and were easy to prepare. Would try again.
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Taste like regular pasta
Has a great pasta flavor, however the noodle didn't hold up to well. I ate the noodles hot out of the pan and liked them and then made a macaroni salad with the rest. They have a nice bite and flavor but get a little gummy after a few bites. The noodles I used for the macaroni salad broke apart. Do stir a lot when cooking, the noodles tend to stick together.
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not impressed
This is a great product for people who cannot comsume gluten and what a healthier choice. I thought the flavor and texture were a little off, but it may be that I am just not used to it.
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Cooks Nicely
Many of my friends are now gluten free so I bought this pasta for us to share at dinner. I was surprised by how much it was like regular pasta. Sometimes the gluten free products have a texture that is different from the original.
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Not for me
I'm not a fan. I have gluten free family members and tried to accommodate them but I'll just be sticking with my pasta in the future. I was told it was good but I would agree to disagree.
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This is a yummy pasta!
What a surprising pasta! this is a good combo of two healthy grains and works well in any dish I have tried it in, looking forward to using this one again!
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Tastes like white pasta
This is the closest non, white pasta I have tried that tastes like white pasta. Very good
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Better Than Expected
We really enjoyed this pasta, the taste, the texture and the ease of preparation. I like that it's a healthy alternative for my family.
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Excellent gluten free replacement
Tastes like real, gluten-full pasta.
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A healthier alternative to traditional pasta
While my wife and I love pasta were always looking for new alternatives to traditional pasta options. We were very impressed with the quality of this product but found the taste to be a little different than traditional pasta but that's nothing that a little of grandmas homemade sauce can't fix.
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Tastes just like regular pasta
I don't actually need to eat gluten free, but if I did, I would always buy this pasta. Its taste is very similar to regular wheat-based pasta.
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Great organic taste
Tastes like regular pasta. You can't even tell!!!
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Amazing pasta
I'm trying to eat healthier, but I love pasta. It had to become a sometimes food. However with the Aldi gluten free pasta, I can have something healthy and tasty! I'm really excited because it's just like normal pasta
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Doesn't taste gluten free!
I found this product to be a very pleasant surprise! The pasta had a great consistency when cooked and the taste was excellent! I would not have thought it to be gluten free. Definitely a good product.
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I cooked these noodles today with homemade sauce.
My husband is a very picky eater and he had no clue these were not regular white flour noodles!
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Very tasty and not dry
Thought it would be dry but it was good
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Tasted much better than I expected.
I've recently gone GF and have tried other GF pastas. Not being a fan of quinoa, I wasn't sure about this product. It seemed kind of gummy once I cooked it but after I put the sauce on it, I couldn't taste any difference from regular pasta. Possibly not good for all pasta uses, but fine with sauce. Will definitely buy it again.
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Good value and great tastei
I found that it tastes better than I y
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I'm glad I tried it
I am not a food-allergic person, but trying this gluten-free product is a great experience. I do not know how to explain it. It is a little different than normal product, maybe because of the ingredients that made it, but overall I liked it. I would recommend to those who look for gluten-free products
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Texture and flavor really measure up.
This pasta immediately clouded the cooking water a great deal, so I suspected it would end up with a soft or mushy texture. I was pleasantly surprised by its "bite," however. Nice flavor that was a welcome change from the sometimes pasty wheat taste of regular pasta.
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Not quite regular pasta, but a great GF option
I doubt this pasta will fool anyone without a gluten intolerance into thinking it's a regular pasta, but for those who stick to a gluten free diet, I think it's a great option.
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Great Tasting Organic Pasta
LiveGFree Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Penne Pasta is amazing! It gives me a peace of mind knowing that it is a healthy pasta made with organic ingredients. Also, it tastes great - especially with pasta sauce! I expected it to have a "heavy, dry" taste, but it didn't.
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Firm pasta for salad beginning
This is a firmer pasta than what I usually prepare with pasta sauce. I appreciate the high fiber grain gluten free ingredients. I think for a macaroni salad with multiple ingredients and dressing this might be very good however I wouldn't use with just pasta sauce again
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Wanderful experience
I do not normally buy gluten free products but wanted to give it a try. I would never think that I will love non wheat pasta so much! This brown rice and quinoa pasta is base of my experience great. When cooking be careful, it takes little time between it not being done to overcook. But other than that I will definitely suggest to try.
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Good product replacement for regular pasta
Our family really liked this product when we ate it like our usual pasta- with red pasta sauce and cheese. When we ate it alone, we noticed a difference in taste and texture, but no one really noticed a difference when it was covered in sauce and cheese. Our picky son devoured the whole bowl quickly!! I think I wouldn't eat it alone with no toppings because the taste and texture weren't as good as regular pasta. Overall, it was a really good replacement for pasta if you need to eat gluten free products!
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Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa Penne
This was my first time using liveGfree Organic Brown Rice and Quinoa Penne and I found it very tasty. I followed the preparation instructions on the package and then used it as I would any other pasta. I was very pleased and will add this to my next shopping list.
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taste like pasta
The taste was fine but I found that the texture was a little different from regular pasta.
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Good but nothing special
I was interested in this product because it contained quinoa. It was easy to prepare and tasted okay. I served it with marinara sauce. I was happy to know that it is nutritionally better for us but overall it was nothing to write home about.
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Not bad, but lacks texture.
I've recently experimented with several gluten-free pastas. I find this pasta better than the mushy corn pasta I tried, but not as good as a different brand of all-quinoa pasta, which had a chewier texture & better taste. Good price, and I'd buy it again in a pinch, but wouldn't be my first choice.
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Pasta That Doesn't Taste Different
Most non-wheat pastas taste nothing like the wheat kind meaning they are tasteless or like cardboard. This pasta tasted and responded just like the wheat kind yet is gluten free. So it is healthy, no wheat, no gluten, and tastes good.
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Tastes great!
We really enjoyed this, including three picky children. The cooking instructions were a little different, because it asks you to rinse the pasta in cold water after draining. Maybe it was a little colder than I expected, but we served it with pesto sauce and just warmed it up. No one noticed that it wasn't a regular semolina pasta. My family loved it.
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Great Product
This is a great gluten-free product that taste good. I do not hesitate to feed it to my family and it cooks up nicely without a lot of starch.
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Great Healthy Option!
I felt better after eating this it made me feel good and it tasted slightly different than my normal go to but nothing that I couldn't get used too. Kids loved it!
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Good Healthy Alternative
This is a good healthy alternative and I will purchase again.
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Very tasty, healthy pasta
liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is not only nutritious, but very tasty as well; it had a nice texture--not too chewy. Being part Italian, I could easily substitute this pasta in place of regular pasta in the future whether I was avoiding Gluten or not.
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Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta
It tastes good, and I feel like I'm doing something very healthy for myself by eating it.
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Better than I expected
I really liked this pasta! With it being gluten free brown rice & quinoa pasta, I thought it was going to be nasty and tasteless. Quite the opposite! It tasted great with the pasta sauce and it even tasted great no sauce with just butter on the noodles. I made this just for myself to try first, but I will be purchasing again and trying with the kids and hubby to see what they say. I was very surprise at the taste!! It was great, made me think it was just like "normal" pasta. Try it, I do not think you will be disappointed.
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I Can't Believe It's Gluten Free
This is a great product. I made it for my kids and they didn't realize they were eating gluten-free noodles. They don't break apart, like other gluten-free products. The value for the cost was amazing.
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Rich taste at great price
This rice/quinoa blend pasta has a rich nutty taste that holds up great after cooking (the rotini kept its shape perfectly!) At $2.39 a package the price is in line with what you would pay at at a regular grocery store for regular pasta even! It cooked in 8 minutes (after bringing the water to a boil) so this is a must for anyone looking for a gluten free option ! It also comes in penne. I only wish it came in spaghetti and other sizes, that is a better fit for my family.
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Tastes Great!
It tastes just like regular pasta without the heavy freeing it leaves when it hits your stomach. Just be careful not to over cook it or it gets mushy quick.
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GlutenFree is no Sacrifice
Enjoy gluten free organic pasta that's good for you, and at a lovely price point!
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Easy to prepare but sticks together
I wanted to like this product. The product cooks up easily and quickly however when you drain off the water it just sticks together. This made it harder to serve with my meal. The pluses are that it is organic, gluten free and made with brown rice & quinoa.
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Great natural taste
I was actually really impressed by this gluten free pasta gluten free pasta and the fact that it had the right consistency and taste. I like that you really couldn't notice the difference and my family enjoyed it also. It was very simple and quick to make plus it's more natural and a better choice overall
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Tastes Like Regular Pasta
The cooking experience and taste of this pasta is just like regular wheat pasta. The texture while eating is very close as well, but it is a little stickier.
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Quality taste
I found the taste and texture to be kind of off. But overall the product was good.
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Healthy alternative to traditional pasta
I thought the product had a nice texture and it's nice to know it's organic. The flavor was a little bland, but not bad. I suppose by adding your favorite sauce you can help to fix that. I have never had this type of pasta before, so maybe this can be expected of products that aren't made with the same ingredients as regular pasta.
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A great alternative to pasta
The flavor of the brown rice quinoa noodles was great and tasted similar to regular noodles. I was very impressed. I would recommend this product. The product was a good price. packaging was easy to open and store for later
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Great flavor and texture
Most gluten-free pasta has an odd grainy texture. This pasta had a comparable texture to regular pasta. The flavor was good as well. It is a good healthy gluten-free alternative.
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Cooked fast, taste ok
I usually use a whole grain for pasta dishes but thought I would give the Live Gluten free organic brown rice and quinoa a try. I only gave it 3 stars because it had a blander taste than whole wheat pastas I've become use to and has only 2 g of fiber. The pros of this product are 0 sugars and 5g of protein and I wasn't hungry an hour after eating it. I made it with sautéed peppers, onions and diced tomatoes. I may give this product another chance just using spaghetti sauce.
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Pleasantly surprised
I don't normally purchase Gluten Free products, but thanks to Shopper Army I tried this. I was pleasantly surprised that the pasta tasted just like any other wheat pasta. It was quite delicious and my children ate it without knowing the difference. Very good!!
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I can eat Pasta again
I usually don't eat regular pasta because of its unhealthy properties. Thanks to liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta Now I can eat pasta again .
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Great Taste
While I feel the product is slightly overpriced it does taste wonderful. Don't listen to the reviews that say it has a bland taste. It has a very clean taste.
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Good product
I have never tried gluten free pasta before and I thought it would be strange. It was very good. I love quinoa so can't go wrong.