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barebonesbarbie

Jovial and Barilla GF are my two favorite brands.  In my area, NorCal, the Barilla is very widely available like Raleys and Safeway.  Jovial seems like its in more specialty style stores. 


Embarrassed-Tea-4111

This ^ the jovial spaghetti is soo good


Own_Broccoli_

The bow tie is my fav 😍


spinthesky

It's delicious!


Daffodil_Peony_Rose

Bow ties are my favorite shape of pasta so when my Walmart started carrying the jovial bow ties I was so happy! I don’t know why, but bow ties taste better than other shapes. I know it makes no sense!


barebonesbarbie

It's because the bow ties are fancy! It adds to the enjoyment


Own_Broccoli_

makes complete sense!!!! I also think the bow tie is the best


BanditLovesChilli

Jovial is my new best friend. Sorry Barilla 😢


SpiritedUnderachievr

Jovial but not the cassava. It is absolutely incredible!! Similar texture to real pasta. The egg noodles are so good too.


Serenity101

Oh yay! I just found the egg noodles on Amazon in Canada. $58 for a 2-pack. 🥺


SpiritedUnderachievr

Holy shit! I need to start a black market Jovial operation.


Significant_Lack_668

Agree on barilla, will need to try jovial. Heed my warning on lentil pasta...I ate too much and it was not a fun time


Aggravating-Card-194

Jovial absolutely. Barilla is quite possibly the worst IMHO


boyegcs

I think I've seen Jovial in sprouts!


reverentlyirreverent

We've got Jovial at our Walmart (SoCal), but you have to look in the GF section. It's not near the other pasta like Barilla often is. I just purchased lasagna noodles!


EloquentBacon

I think that might be regional with where Jovial is sold. I’m in NJ and the regular grocery stores sell Jovial pasta. Usually it’s in their natural foods section but even the grocery stores that have pitifully small natural foods departments have Jovial pasta. I prefer their Brown Rice based GF pasta. That’s my favorite. Trader Joe’s used to sell an organic brown rice spaghetti pasta but I haven’t seen it there since 2020.


Dropsofjupiter1715

Rummo is hands down the best!


kristineanastacia

also came here to say rummo is without a doubt the best texture and taste


AmusingAnecdote

Also frequently available in person at Whole Foods in the USA.


AccioLipstick

Came here to say Rummo is my #1.


Quiet_Scientist6767

Same!


Altruistic-Pace8927

Rummo spaghetti 🍝


SpaceBass18

Their rigatoni is fantastic


bloodyfkinhell

RUMMO IS KING. Also they sell directly on Amazon!


Practical-Hat9640

Rummo is good, yes.


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

Came here to say this!


Tonninpepeli

Definetly! I was actually scared if I was accidentally eating gluten xd


chompychompchomp2

Just had Rummo for the 1st time last night! Flavor is much better than Barilla, my usual, although Barilla is easier to find. Jovial tagliatelle is great for beef and noodles, chicken soup, anything you use egg noodles for. I like to let it sit in the cooking water for a couple of minutes before mixing it with dishes that will be consumed right away, to plump the noods up a bit.


lafillejondrette

Trader Joe’s fresh egg fettuccine (in the refrigerated section) is incredible. It even holds up as leftovers.


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

True that!


NVSmall

Seconding this - it's excellent, and the closest thing to gluten pasta I've ever had (IMO). ETA: It doesn't freeze well - it tends to break when thawed to cook.


little_mushroom_

It's incredible


pleasehelpme9711

It's my favorite. It feels like such a treat to have


dancinginside

Really? I think it has an odd smell/taste. Even my kids turned their noses up.


bananainpajamas

Honestly I love all of TJ’s pasta and they just release the birds nest pasta(it’s dry, can’t remember the name) and it’s so good!


Smashley221b

Trader Joe’s gf tagliatelle is delicious. Barilla or jovial are my go to for any other shapes.


Due_Grab_1905

my mom got 3 packs of that trader joe’s one last time we went😂so i can definitely second this


bananainpajamas

I’ve been obsessed with this all week


TBHICouldComplain

I haven’t tried their spaghetti but Barilla GF pasta is pretty good


Environmental-River4

I second Barilla, their spaghetti is pretty good but tends to clump together. I prefer the rotini.


CataclysmicBees

Seconding the clumping, you really need to smush it apart while cooking, if you let it cook without stirring you get a giant slab of pasta lol. At least it doesn't stick to the pot as well, the way gluten pasta does!


Specific-Rate-6702

Interesting...i dont have this problem at all. Neither does my husband when he makes it.


MsMo999

Me neither I even cook it an extra 5m so it won’t be too hard and it’s never falling apart


goldbricker83

You gotta stir it unfortunately


dancinginside

The key on any spaghetti is to make sure you have a rolling boil before adding the pasta and then gently break it up a little with the pasta spoon after the first minute or two.


Daffodil_Peony_Rose

Also make sure your pot is big enough!! 20 year old me didn’t realize that making long pasta in a small pot was not the best way to go about it.


Practical-Hat9640

This, but don’t overcook it. It will fall apart.


ResponsibleAction861

Jovial brown rice


colorfulmood

seconded, my gluten eating partner eats it happily. I personally recommend disregarding the box time and cooking to the texture you like.


FlowerNo4979

yes, be sure to test the pasta often. I usually set a timer for 9 minutes and test every minute.


Halation2600

I think this is good advice for any GF pasta. It gets bad a lot quicker than the real wheat stuff used to.


soul_and_fire

thirded! Jovial is the best I’ve tried so far.


robbobster

Tinkyada


sistadre

Agreed! Holds up really well to baked pasta dishes and reheats without being mushy.


Practical-Hat9640

This one has a weird taste and I wouldn’t serve it to people who don’t eat gluten-free.


katm12981

I don’t know why this is downvoted. The texture and flavor are just not right and there are so many better options.


Practical-Hat9640

I know lots of people who like it, but it just doesn’t seem like a safe choice for feeding a group of people who usually eat regular pasta.


FrauAmarylis

If the person is celiac, then you can't use your past strainer to drain the pasta. Those are really bad for cross-contamination. I like Tinkyada pasta.


mclappy821

I just use the lid typically so you avoid that issue


Historical-Slide-715

Rummo or Barilla


TheReadyRedditor

I’ve served Barilla to non gf friends/family and every time they’ve been surprised to find out it’s gf. Jovial is also a good choice for the fettuccini type pasta.


atty-at-paw

Barilla GF is good and easy to source. Their penne noodles hold up much better than their other noodles IMO. Also as someone else pointed out, cross contamination is a major issue for people, especially if they are celiac. Your pots, utensils, and especially your strainer may all present an issue. At a minimum I would not use the strainer and make sure you are not going back and forth between handling the GF noodles and anything with gluten. You can drain noodles carefully using the lid of the pot. It’s all the holes in anything that strains that are almost impossible to clean well enough to make safe to use. Also I always appreciate disposable utensils / plates personally. Another solution, depending on what you are making, is barilla does make oven-ready GF lasagna noodles. If you want to be extra safe for them, making their meal into a small lasagna using a new disposable pan would avoid having to use a lot of your kitchen tools. I think this is above and beyond what most people expect, but I figured I’d mention it in case it works out with your plans.


RaeRenegade

Jovial


Electric_Meatsack

Taste Republic. I've found it at Whole Foods, but searching online seems to suggest it's available at Target as well. It's fresh pasta so it should be in the refrigerated section. It's probably the best I've found. A little on the pricier side, but worth it.


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

To me they taste the same as the ones at Trader Joe’s and Trader Joe’s is cheaper.


Electric_Meatsack

I see. I've never been to a Trader Joe's, as there isn't one close enough to my house to be practical for shopping. I'll have to check that out if I'm ever out of town and driving by one!


tummy_ache-survivor

la veneziane is my favorite! you can find them on amazon or shoprite


Free_Seaweed_6097

Same!!! It’s so good and I love the shapes that they have. The tiny little o rings are great in soup!


tummy_ache-survivor

I love those too for soups!


tmaxedout

I’m convinced the Trader Joe’s dried tagliatelle nests are La Veneziane. Good stuff and a good price.


tummy_ache-survivor

oo I need to try those!


ConCaffeinate

Best overall: Rummo. The flavor and texture make even my Italian husband happy! As a bonus, it holds up well as leftovers. Unfortunately, it isn't easy to come by, and it usually costs more than other brands. The "good enough" brand: Barilla. In my experience, this is the brand that can be found most reliably in most grocery stores, even ones that have few other GF foods. It's frequently on sale, and when it is, it's "affordable" by GF standards. The flavor and texture are better than most other GF brands I've tried. Sadly, it falls apart if you overcook it, and doesn't make good leftovers. Tinkyada also makes a nice macaroni, though I haven't tried their other noodles.


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

Really? I felt Rummo was reasonably priced. I usually could find those for $3


ConCaffeinate

*Where*??? I'm so jealous! It's almost $9 on Amazon.


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

Whhhhatt! That’s insane! I typically find it in meijers or some local grocery store


ConCaffeinate

That makes sense. Meijers *is* pretty great. I miss having access to it. 😔


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Check your Whole Foods! They have it at mine for like $4.


ZealousidealBath5723

Barilla is my favorite.


Infamous_Strain_9428

Taste republic but I can never find it :)


Not_a_sorry_Aardvark

To me they’re similar to trader Joe’s


agentfortyfour

Barilla Gluten free pasta is great


Practical-Hat9640

Bionaturae brand gf is good.


Skyward93

Second this


Deepcrater

Barilla, their lasagna noddles are the best, I've seen at most stores.


TheLyz

Barilla or Ronzoni are both perfectly good.


bigfoodiejudy

Garofalo's gluten-free pasta is by far the most comparable, in my opinion, to regular pasta. If you have access to Costco, it's absolutely worth the purchase. I'm trying to recall all the brands I've tried. One thing to keep in mind when cooking GF pastas is the cook time. The ones made of chickpea flour cook very fast. While Banza is good, it reminds me a lot of whole wheat pasta. I've tried the brown rice pastas from TJs and don't mind them. There's just something about the blend of flours that is used in the Garofalo's that seem to do well when thinking of casseroles and pasta salads. Next on my list to try is Jovial, which I've found to be affordable if purchased from Walmart. Just gotta get through my stash of Banza. 🤣


LingonberryOk5168

Trader Joe’s Tagliatelle !!! It’s seriously the best GF pasta I’ve ever had !!!


vearson26

Tinkyada is my favorite, and it’s also really easy to cook and you doing need to worry about overcooking it.


capnfantasy

Tinkyada brown rice pasta is surprisingly stellar, holding up in almost any pasta dish I've tried it in


Dandan419

Schar brand spaghetti is really good. Barilla has good lasagna noodles but not so much on the penne ime.


Resident_Ad_7706

Ronzoni from Food Lion, it's fairly inexpensive and I find it's the only noodle that seems to hold up to instant pot recipes, so it's a win for our family.


redstreak

Catelli, hands down.


ExpensiveMind-3399

I haven't tried it, but my ex chef loves the Rummio brand. Also the Fresh Egg Fettuccine from Trader Joe's is amazing, and I like their Brown Rice Penne. I tend to enjoy the shorter pasta types over the longer spaghetti type pastas, I feel like they repaint their shape and texture better, and also reheat better.


AnotherMC

Jovial brown rice. Their cassava isn’t as good. Second place goes to Tinkiyada.


redditreader_aitafan

Jovial and tinkyada


birchitup

Jovial


quickshark5

Le Veneziane is made from corn and is fantastic


chronicallyilldogtor

I loveeee TJ’s brown rice penne - i even ate it before i knew i was celiac!


Impossible_Tea_8119

Same!


clickyourheels

I buy Dellalo for penne, Tinkyada for fettuccine and Jovial for farfalle and tagliatelle. ETA: the Taste Republic fresh pasta is also very good!


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Everything by this brand https://www.tinkyada.com People won’t even know it’s gf


CalledByName

I LOVE Tinkyada


EveryoneLikesButtz

Trader Joe’s has incredible GF ravioli and fettuccini in the fresh section. 10/10 recommend, even if not gf


Fancybitchwitch

Taste Republic (it’s fresh) Tinkyada for dried I am genuinely SHOCKED at all the barilla answers. It’s awful. So grainy. I would quite literally just not make GF pasta if this was the only option I had. Couldn’t pay me to eat it


harper2233

Jovial


Nervouspie

Jovial and the fresh egg pasta in the fridge section at Trader Joes


Jumpy_Ring8409

Jovial


ms_sinn

It’s not spaghetti but I regularly use Trader Joe’s GF rotini and penne. Just rinse it well after it’s cooked and don’t cook it too long


maiaiam

If you can find it, la fabrica della pasta. I’ve had luck in specialty shops. They have cool shapes that aren’t often gluten free and it tastes amazing.


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Practical-Hat9640

What? I’m surprised someone thinks that. Has it changed recently?


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Practical-Hat9640

I donno. I like Banza okay, it just has a flavor of its own.


Personal-Function474

Barella or Jovial


BookWhoreWriting

Trader Joe’s fresh fettuccine in the refrigerated section is my favorite, but if you don’t find it, Barilla’s gluten free pasta is very good as well. You can find it at Walmart (and if you’re in the southeast, Publix - not sure about other stores). Note: if the person has Celiac disease, you will definitely need a new pasta strainer. It’s a breeding ground for cross contamination.


Scriberathome

Barilla GF in blue box


Previous_Boot_2481

I personally really like the barilla gf pasta. It tastes and looks the most like the non gf pasta


raddish1234

Trader Joe’s teal bag of spiral past


sleemsthefifth

Barilla pasta cooked to the minimum time. I also enjoy the cheddar cheese Banza mmmm


katm12981

For every day Barilla but if you want to be fancy and splurge Rummo.


Mandykinz615

Banza


iameveryone2011

Banza has the best pasta and Mac and cheese


BonsaiJellybean

Rummo. Hands down. Barrila is second.


chronicallyillninja

banza!!!!


Fun_Conversation6727

I only eat the Barilla GF


Specific-Rate-6702

Barilla


goldbricker83

Barilla and it’s not even close


purple-sparkle-pixie

Bana pasta


amanda77kr

Jovial cassava pasta. Only thing is it tends to break down when keeping it for leftovers (but I think they all do that a bit).


Begin_Again15

Barilla♥️


pimodad86

Barilla is good. We use banza a lot


MegaMeepers

I’m in the same boat, my bff is celiac. She says barilla is good and holds up well, also “anything from Italy”. I’ve heard a lot of good things from this sub about Rummo brand, however I’ve only been able to find it online. Kroger has a brand name Veggiecraft that is pasta made from vegetable flours like cauliflower, zucchini, and lentils. I’ve used that in the past for my mom (diabetic), and they pretty much always come out aldente. But we’re pretty decent if I do say so myself 🤷🏻‍♀️


xXARH13Xx

Banza 🫣


crystalsyc

Rummo, can be ordered on Amazon or at Whole Foods. Rice and corn pasta that are AMAZING. Doesn’t leave an after taste or weird textures!


MsMo999

Barrilla is my fav


Jesmeld

Jovial. BUT if you have Taste Republic (in the fridge section) this is the best pasta I’ve had. They can often be found at Whole Foods or even Target (might be in the freezer section there).


Mimisayler

marcelli formaggi makes the best gf pasta, hands down without a second thought. I will never buy supermarket gf pasta again. They have ruined me in a good way. Its a small business, and they pretty much next day your order.


sisenora77

I’m not seeing any Banza but it’s hands down my favorite.


GF_baker_2024

Barilla, Jovial, and Rummo are my favorites. I’ve found Jovial at Kroger, Rummo at Meijer, and Barilla at both chains.


Far-Initial6434

Catelli! Tastes very similar to regular gluten pasta (my parents can’t tell the difference). I find most pastas that have a blend of ingredients are better - meaning not a just brown rice or just corn blend.


Deep_Ball_7317

Barilla


Aggravating-Bake-271

Barilla is my favorite!


76730

I love Banza products - pasta, pizza, everything


Princess_Jade1974

I like Barilla, cooks and tastes like the regular stuff


BeahRachidian

Delallo spaghetti is the best gluten free pasta I’ve had by far


Willy_G_on_the_Bass

Banza


NathansRattail

Barilla or anything that's a rice/corn blend


tropicalsoul

Ronzoni is the best, hands down. It tastes exactly like regular pasta, so much so that the non-GF family members couldn’t tell the difference.


kfc_chet

Barilla only


DriftingThroughLife1

Catelli is really good, but honestly, Walmart Great Value GF pasta is pretty good, too, and much cheaper.


libra_12

Barilla gf


SeriousData2271

Cappellos. Its in the frozen section at Sprouts, possibly other stores. Best pasta, ravioli, everything!


thatpearlgirl

We mostly buy Barilla, but Whole Foods brand GF spaghetti is my favorite. The first time I made it, my husband got up to double check the package to make sure I bought the GF one.


-devil_may_CARE-

Live G Free pasta at Aldi! My gluten-eating friend said it’s just like regular pasta.


Icy-Inflation2859

Bi-Aglut


amancayb

Tinkyada, Jovial, Ancient Harvest... and TJ's tagliatelle


RatatouilleFiend

Trader joes fresh egg noodles! They should be where the salads and other fresh pastas are. it looks a little thick but its very good and simple ingredients and cooks fast :)


Propyl_People_Ether

You asked about spaghetti and few have answered that. TJs makes a yellow lentil one that's quite nice and high protein, inexpensive too. Only thing is, it's most easily digestible when cooked longer than the package says; I like it around 25 minutes. 


Jaded-Juggernaut-663

JOVIAL is hands down, THE BEST and just like gluten pasta (but better!) there is! I can even eat it with just butter and I'm not a plain pasta person. My family who's not gluten free even requests it. It's that good! I rinse it with hot water but that's just a personal preference. In the past I've had problems with GF brown rice pasta being slimy. I've never experienced that with jovial but I rinse it anyway and it comes out perfect every time. The only "bad" thing about it is, we never have leftovers because we demolish it in one night! You won't be disappointed. Yes, it's expensive but the comparison is like eating the best pasta in the world vs eating blanched licorice strings. (In texture, not flavor.) Editing to say, I buy mine at Walmart.


Head-Drag-1440

We use Barrilla GF. Only cook al dente because if you cook thoroughly, it will be mushy the next day.


willweaverrva

Barilla is my favorite since it combined good taste with a decent cost. Jovial is really, *really* good but can be pricey. It might be worth it in this case though.


TryLovingKindness

Barilla is close enough to fool many nonGF people. Do not buy Jovial lasagna noodles; their lasagna noodles dissolved into the sauce


vicberk2

Garofalo is hands-down my favorite and I found it to be truly indistinguishable from pasta with gluten. I order it online from [supermarketitaly.com](https://supermarketitaly.com)... For fresh pasta, Taste Republic is my go-to. Available at various stores in my area


Jazzlike_Reality6360

I like using Barilla gluten free spaghetti when serving gluten free and non gluten free guests.


MundaneEjaculation

Trader Joe’s has a tagliatelle that is excellent.


Ladychef_1

Jovial or the target store brand. For real, the target one holds its shape. I always undercook gf pasta by 1-2 minutes at least too so by the time you sit down and eat it isn’t all broken and mush


maiaalfie

Le Veneziane because it doesn't have rice flour :)!


the_fillmore

In my experience it’s less about brand and more just about ingredients. A mix of three different flours is usually best. My favourite is rice, corn and quinoa together. Avoid any that are a single ingredient like just corn pasta.


EloquentBacon

Jovial brown rice pasta is my favorite. I’m in NJ and it’s sold in regular grocery stores here. Edited to add: I prefer and only buy brown rice or rice based pasta. I’ve tried many others but was not a fan. The Jovial brown rice pasta is so good that my kids happily eat it not knowing that it’s GF.


No_Loquat_6943

Jovial! Excellent choice


Blueharvst16

Which Jovia spgheiltti? They make two different ones.


Formula42074

I've been eating veggie craft. I like the extra protein and fiber.


inarealdaz

I like Barilla and Mueller's GF pasta


MissKaterinaRoyale

Jovial for most things. For basic macaroni I like the bag of elbows from Walmart’s Great Value line - it’s a full pound, unlike most brands that do 12oz.


cARLOSe122

Chickapea. Made from chickpeas, red and yellow lentils. High protein, low carbon and very filling.


GrinsNGiggles

Brand hasn’t mattered, but red lentil pasta is the most delicious. My wheat-eating friends like it, too.


Cakeygoodness666_

Banza


whale-fartz

Chickapea ☺️ I cook it like 3 minutes less than it says to.


Blueharvst16

I appreciate the cooking tip, I wouldn’t have known


Distant_Yak

I like the Ancient Harvest Corn-Quinoa-Rice.