Homemade Gluten Free Pasta Recipe {Paleo, Dairy free} (2024)

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I have been wanting to learn to make gluten free pasta for several years and have postponed it until recently. This is so simple and delicious that I will never want to eat any other pasta ever again! For all of you visual learners, you can watch my Paleo PastaTutorial Below.

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I saw an add for Capello’s Gluten Free and Grain Free Pasta in the Dec/Jan 2012 Paleo Magazine that looked delicious and made me a little skeptical. Really? A grain free pasta made with almond flour…hmmm…could that really work???

I took a look at the ingredients. Their fettuccini is madefrom blanched almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour, xanthan gum andsea salt. The ingredients look pretty simple so I decided to try and make my own.

I looked for a recipe online and stumbled upon a wonderful blog called Paleo Cupboard. I made her recipeand even though itwas delicious, I wanted to increase the protein and fiber content by adding more almond flour, reducing the starch content and using less salt.Thank you Amyfor inspiring me with this Gluten Free Pasta Recipe.

Since not all almond flours are made equal, I use Anthony Goods Blanched almond flour and organic tapioca flour. The almond flour is finely ground so that your pasta comes out smooth. They have the best price, top quality and wholesale discounts.

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My daughter helped me make this pasta andshe had a great time rolling, cutting and getting full of flour. I actually had a hard time getting in on the fun because she washaving so much fun makingthis gluten free pasta. I see this as an opportunity for her to love cooking so I step aside and guide her along.

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I do not have a pasta maker so this we rolled this pasta by hand. I don’t think I would do this any other way. I love the process of getting my hands dirty in the food.

I feel the less equipment I have in the kitchen, the more opportunity I have to put love into the food I am making. We used a classic wooden rolling pin to roll this pasta out tojustunder1/8 inch thickness.

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We used a pizza cutter to cut out1/4 inchstrips. I trimmed off the edges all around so I all the pasta had a nice straight edge.

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Well maybe it is not a perfectly straight line, but did anyone complain at the dinner table? Absolutely not!

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My husband who is NOT 100 % gluten free said that this gluten free pasta recipe is better than any other pasta he has eaten.

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At the dinner table, my kids were so happy with this recipe that it has become our family favorite. Our new tradition is my husband makes his delicious meat sauce from scratch and my daughter and I make the pasta. Food is bringing us together and building lifelong memories.

This recipe goes wonderfully with my Best Paleo Meat Sauceor EasyGarlic Cilantro Meatballsand your favorite homemade marinara.

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Gluten Free Pasta

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  • Author: Ester Perez
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Description

Gluten Free Pasta

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour (also known as tapioca starch) plus 1/4 cup for dusting
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Himalayan Salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 egg yolks (total egg mixture equals 3/4 cup)
  • 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil (added to boiling water)
  • 4 quarts of water
  • olive oil for drizzling onto cooked pasta (about 2 teaspoons)

Instructions

  1. Place water and coconut oil in a large pot. Turn heat on med-high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the flour and add eggs. Whisk eggs with a fork and slowly incorporate flour. Roll dough into a ball.
  4. Sprinkle a large cutting board with a tablespoon of tapioca flour. Knead dough on floured surface for 5 minutes. If dough is too wet, add a bit of tapioca flour. The dough should not stick to your hands and has the texture of play dough.
  5. Separate dough into 4 equal sized balls, place 3 balls in a bowl and cover with a dry towel or plastic wrap so it does not dry out.
  6. Sprinkle tapioca flour onto your surface and place a ball of dough on top. Sprinkle ball with more tapioca flour. Using a wooden rolling pin, roll your ball of pasta out to the size of a 3 inch disk. Flip the pasta and sprinkle with more tapioca flour. If it sticks to your rolling pin, sprinkle with more tapioca flour. Continue to roll, flour and flip. Repeat this step until your pasta is 1/8 inch thick or less. You will now have a large irregular sized square. Using a pizza cutter, cut uneven edges off of pasta and set aside. Cut pasta into 1/4 inch strips. Set aside on a large plate.
  7. Repeat step 4 with other 3 balls of pasta.
  8. Gently pick up a quarter of the pasta and add to pot of boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Gently remove pasta with a pasta claw and place into a stainless steel colander. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss.
  9. Repeat step 9 with remaining pasta.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite meat sauce. Bon Appetit!

Notes

Be sure to use a finely ground blanched almond flour. I use Anthony Goods. http://www.anthonysgoods.com/#_l_1n

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins

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FAQs

Is there a trick to cooking gluten-free pasta? ›

Once you've added the pasta to the pot of boiling water, stir every 30 seconds for the first five minutes of cooking to move the olive oil around and keep the pasta loose. Gluten-free pasta requires more stirring in the initial cooking stage than regular pasta so that it doesn't (surprise!) stick together.

Can you have pasta on paleo? ›

Foods to avoid on the paleo diet

Grains: bread, pasta, wheat, cereal, spelt, rye, barley, etc. Legumes: beans, lentils, and many more. Dairy: most dairy, especially low fat dairy (some versions of paleo do include full-fat dairy like butter and cheese)

Can you eat chickpea pasta on paleo diet? ›

A few Paleo-friendly pasta alternatives include cassava pasta, hearts of Palm pasta, shirataki noodles, and spiralized veggie “pasta”. Is chickpea pasta Paleo? Chickpea pasta isn't Paleo because it's made from chickpeas, a type of legume. Legumes aren't allowed on a Paleo diet.

What is gluten-free pasta made of? ›

What is Gluten-Free Pasta? Coming in all the classic pasta shapes and sizes you love, gluten-free pasta noodles are those that have been made without wheat or any other gluten-containing ingredients by replacing them with corn, rice, and even potato flour.

What gluten-free pasta doesn't fall apart? ›

Rummo. Rummo has the taste and texture we're looking for with a gluten-free pasta. It retains its shape and doesn't fall apart under the weight of even the heaviest of sauces. And with five different shapes available, it works for basically any recipe.

Why can't you reheat gluten-free pasta? ›

Unfortunately, it is not advisable to reheat gluten-free pasta because it is made of corn and rice, both of which break down more quickly and easily than wheat. As a result, gluten-free pasta tends to become mushy and tasteless when cooked a second time.

Why is rice not allowed on paleo? ›

Strict paleo dieters exclude all grains from their diets — including rice — primarily due to their high phytate content. Although it's technically prohibited, many people still consume small amounts of white rice while following a paleo diet because it's lower in phytates, compared with other types.

Can you eat bananas on a paleo diet? ›

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

Why are legumes not paleo? ›

Legumes are members of the pea family (Fabaceae or Legiminosae). Often just the bean is consumed, but sometimes it is consumed with the pod, as in the case of snow peas or green beans. They are not included in the Paleo Diet due to their saponin content (see How Do Grains, Legumes and Dairy Cause a Leaky Gut?

Why can't you have chickpeas on paleo? ›

One of the primary reasons chickpeas are excluded from the Paleo diet is their classification as a legume. Legumes, which include beans, lentils, and peanuts, are avoided on the Paleo diet due to their high content of antinutrients, such as lectins and phytates.

Is chickpea pasta anti inflammatory? ›

Plus, pasta shelves these days look different than they did 20 years ago. You can find legume-based options made with black beans, chickpeas and lentils that offer protein and fiber that might help reduce inflammatory woes.

Is Barilla gluten free pasta actually gluten-free? ›

Your whole family will love our delicious Gluten Free Spaghetti! The pasta is made with corn and rice, is certified gluten free and has the great taste and texture you can feel good about including in your favorite pasta dishes. Barilla Gluten Free pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients.

Which gluten-free pasta is the healthiest? ›

Whole-Wheat Pasta

Also called whole-grain pasta, this type of pasta keeps the bran, endosperm, and germ of the grain together. It's filled with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This helps you feel full longer and keeps your blood sugar from spiking. It also has a little over 8 grams of protein per cup cooked.

Is gluten-free pasta anti-inflammatory? ›

For individuals with gluten-related disorders, consuming gluten-free pasta made from alternative grains, such as rice, corn or quinoa, can help alleviate inflammatory symptoms.

How do you keep gluten-free pasta from sticking when cooking? ›

Because of the starch, gluten-free pasta noodles tend to cling together. Add a glug of olive oil to the water and make sure to run a spoon through it to redistribute every 30 seconds during the first few minutes of cooking. Once the pasta has begun to plump you don't have to worry about it as much.

How to keep gluten-free pasta from getting mushy? ›

How do I avoid making my pasta mushy? Make sure you have enough water in your pot, make sure its properly salted. Bring the water to a boil FIRST, then add your pasta. To make sure its cooked al dente and not over cooked, watch the changes in color as it cooks.

Should you rinse gluten-free pasta before cooking? ›

Gluten free pasta tends to absorb more sauce than normal pasta. This means you might need to add more water to the sauce as you mix it through the pasta. Don't rinse your pasta.

How long to boil gluten-free pasta? ›

COOKING YOUR PASTA
  1. Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  2. Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  3. Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. ...
  4. Remove from heat. ...
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.

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