Updated May 2026 with new gluten-free pasta brands: If your family loves pasta as much as ours, you know how challenging it can be when dietary restrictions apply. We are huge pasta fans—both my husband and I come from Italian families and grew up on classic pasta dishes. Today we make those dishes gluten-free so our kids can enjoy them too. Over the years we’ve tried countless pasta and sauce combinations. Pasta appears on our table weekly because it’s quick, kid-friendly, versatile and delicious. One question I’m asked often is: what’s our favorite gluten-free pasta?
Why Gluten-Free Pasta
Our youngest son has always loved pasta. From his first solid foods he gravitated toward different shapes and sauces, and he even gave many of our sauces playful names—Nonny sauce, Grandma sauce, Mommy sauce. He ate pasta many times a week, so when he was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010 we were worried. We didn’t want him to lose something that brought him so much joy.
That began our search for great gluten-free pasta. In 2010 options were limited and textures varied, but we found a few winners. Since then the market has improved dramatically in both variety and quality. Today our pantry holds many brands and shapes we enjoy, and we’re always eager to try new ones.
Gluten-Free Pasta Brands We Love: A Peek Inside Our Pantry
Our pantry is a gluten-free pasta treasure trove—ten or more brands in many shapes. Below I share what we like about each one and when we reach for them.
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Barilla Gluten-Free (corn and rice): Barilla is our go-to bulk buy. It’s affordable and in our opinion the closest to traditional wheat pasta in taste and texture. We serve it to guests because it’s familiar and satisfying even to people who don’t normally eat gluten-free pasta.
Le Veneziane Gluten-Free (corn): Imported from Italy, Le Veneziane has great flavor, doesn’t turn overly starchy, and holds its shape well. It comes in many shapes, including small sizes like ditalini and annellini that are perfect for soups.
Banza Chickpea Pasta: Banza is made from chickpeas and is higher in protein, fiber and iron than many gluten-free options. It’s a nutritious choice for families that eat pasta frequently, and the brand offers many shapes for varied dishes.
Garofalo Gluten-Free (corn, rice and quinoa): Another Italian find with excellent flavor and texture. Garofalo holds together well and pairs beautifully with sauces. It’s become a current favorite in our household.
Bio Naturae Organic Gluten-Free (rice and lentil): One of the first brands we liked, Bio Naturae has improved over time. We often use their fusilli for everyday meals and their elbow shapes for mac and cheese.
Sam Mills Gluten-Free Corn Pasta: Discovered by my mother-in-law, Sam Mills has a nice flavor and texture and cooks up reliably. We especially appreciate finding shapes like rigatoni that aren’t always easy to find in gluten-free lines.
DePuma’s Fresh Pasta: DePuma’s fresh frozen pasta cooks quickly and offers a great fresh-pasta texture. If you enjoy fresh pasta, this one is worth trying—especially nice to have on hand from the freezer.
Ancient Harvest POW and Supergrain: POW is a lentil-based pasta rich in protein and iron, though it requires careful timing when cooking because it can go from under to overcooked quickly. Supergrain (quinoa-based) was one of our early favorites and remains a reliable option for variety.
Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi: Not a traditional pasta, but a vegetable-based alternative we enjoy. I prefer to sauté it in a bit of olive oil until both sides are very crispy and the center stays chewy—delicious alongside tomato or pesto sauces.
Rummo Gluten-Free: A dry Italian pasta we tried recently and liked for its firm texture and satisfying flavor. It tends to take a bit longer to cook—about 10–13 minutes—so plan accordingly.
Banza Orzo and Jovial Orzo: We’ve been using orzo a lot lately. Banza makes a chickpea-based orzo that’s high in protein and fiber; Jovial’s orzo is made from organic brown rice and is also excellent. One favorite repeat meal is our Gluten-Free Spinach Pesto Orzo, which serves as a high-protein, high-fiber side or main.
Have you tried any of these brands? Is there a gluten-free pasta you love that we missed? Share your favorites in the comments—we’re always hunting for new pasta to try.
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Looking for pasta inspiration? Here are a few of our favorite gluten-free recipes:
Mediterranean Veggie Pasta
Gluten-Free Spinach Pesto Orzo
Pesto Penne
Nonna’s Bolognese Sauce
Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes
Spaghetti Puttanesca
