Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (2024)

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There’s nothing more delicious than fresh pasta, but for those of us who react to gluten and avoid other grains, we just can’t indulge. Spaghetti squash (in the pressure cooker) or cabbage noodles are okaaaaay, but if you’re craving fresh pasta, it’s hard to find a good substitute. That’s why I’m so excited about this gluten free, lectin free pasta!

I have heard great things about Cappello’slectin free pasta, but dang is that $$$$$$!!

This recipe is so easy and it’s quick! You could also use this lectin free pasta dough to make other treats like ravioli or dumplings.

My kitchen is minimalist, and I promise you – no fancy equipment needed here. I whipped up a batch of noodles without a pasta maker OR food processor. In all honesty, a rolling pin is pretty helpful, but if you don’t have one, a large glass will work in a pinch.

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Lectin Free Pasta Recipe

This delicious pasta dough comes together with just 4 ingredients and tastes JUST like fresh egg noodles!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1cuptapioca flour (also called tapioca starch)PLUS extra for dusting
  • 1 cupalmond flour (super fine texture)
  • 1tspkosher salt
  • 2large eggs
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mix together tapioca flour, almond flour and salt in a bowl.

  2. Make a well in the flour mixture and crack in eggs. Stir eggs with fork, and work your way out, incorporating more and more of the flour.

  3. Once the egg is mostly incorporated, knead with your hands, adding in a bit more tapioca flour if the dough sticks to your fingers. Divide dough into 3 portions.

  4. Dust a cutting board with tapioca flour, and dust a rolling pin. Take 1/3 of dough and lightly dust before rolling out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter to cut into desired thickness of noodles. I like to use a large spatula to scoop up noodles so they don't break.

  5. In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water and drizzle in about a tablespoon of olive oil. Once water is boiling, add noodles and cook for two minutes.

  6. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and place in pasta strainer. Drizzle with some olive oil to keep noodles from sticking. Repeat process until all dough has been cooked.

Recipe Notes

**It's important to make sure you are using a superfine almond flour. Almond meal won't work in this recipe.

Don’t be too hard on yourself when you’re making this lectin free pasta. Even if your noodles aren’t perfectly even or a few noodles break, don’t sweat it! It’ll still taste delicious! Plus, practice makes perfect so that’s a great excuse to try and try again.

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  1. Huh. I never even heard of lectin before reading this. The more you know right!

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    1. I know – sometimes it feels like it’s impossible to keep up with!

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  2. Can you use cassava flour in place of the almond? I live in Australia and its hard to get super fine almond flour and most of it is ground with the skins on.

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    1. Yes, but you may need to add an extra egg because the cassava will soak up the liquid more.

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      1. How can it be lectin free if using eggs?

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        1. If the chicken that puts those eggs has not eaten soy or any type of lectins then it not lectin free.
          It is not just about what you eat, but also paying attention to what is food source of that thing you eat ate.

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          1. Omega eggs, pasture raised etc are lectin free

        2. Use eggs from free range chickens. My favorite is Vital brand.

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      2. That’s exactly what happened when I made this with cassava flour. It needed three eggs.

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  3. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (8)
    Hi,
    Great receip, thank you! Can you freeze it?

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    1. i have not tried freezing it but have good luck letting it dry and then storing it in an airtight container – just like traditional dried pasta

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      1. so you cook it then let it dry?

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        1. No, you can cook it immediately and then enjoy!

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          1. Do you make it and let it dry before you even cook it? Or do you have to cook it, then dry it, then cook it again when you want to use it?

          2. If you want to dry it – just make the dough, cut, and dry. Boil when you want to eat it.

  4. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (9)
    Best cookies EVER!!! So phenomenal!! I have prob baked a good 20 lectins free, sugar free plant paradox friendly cookie recipes and something was just always off!! I am so excited and relieved to have found this recipe. I used a stevia and erythritol blend so sooooo good I cannot even express how grateful I am for your super awesomeness recipe!!!! My toddler and husband thank you too!!!

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    1. My apologies somehow I pasted and posted a review for some chocolate chip cookies!!! https://www.texanerin.com/perfect-paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies/

      I attached the link in case anyone is looking for a phenomenal recipe!! And also I made this pasta and it is also my savior!!! I love it as does my husband and 2yr old. I am hoping to freeze and store dry as well❤️❤️❤️ Happy cooking and thank you so much for this simple recipe!!!

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      1. Yes best ever!!! This my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe ever, I love them more the Regular chocolate chips cookies!! Not quite lectin free though. Coconut sugar… and it’s been a while so maybe a another ingredient or so. But enjoy, these are my fav. Before low lectin.

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  5. Do you think the dough would work in a pasta machine with a twist handle? Or would it fall apart?

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    1. I haven’t tried it that way, but a reader mentioned that they were able to use the dough in a pasta machine with the addition of 1/2 tsp of xantham gum.

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    2. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (10)
      You can roll it through a pasta press. It is a little fragile without that gluten to hold it together but you can sort of “catch” it as it comes down. It is delightful.

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  6. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (11)
    I’ve tried this twice and it’s really good!

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    1. Thank you for your feedback!

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  7. Can you not put all dough in at the same time?

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    1. If you have a large pot you might be able to. You want the noodles to have some space to boil and not touch each other as they tend to stick together if there isn’t a ton of space for them to float around.

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  8. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (12)
    “I only recommend products I believe in” implies you recommend them but maybe dont eat them. You meant to say: ” I recommend only products I believe in”. Just incase someone wanted to get you on a technicaalaity! Thanks DH

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    1. Thanks for the lesson, lol! Now that I’m reading what you wrote, I totally get see what you mean, lol!

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  9. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (13)
    Thank you so much for the pasta recipe, it is out of this world! I am so grateful, my husband is too 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to rate the recipe for others. You made my day! So happy you both enjoyed the noodles.

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  10. Can you sub arrowroot powder for tapioca flour in this recipe? I am allergic to tapioca flour.

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    1. Yes, you can!

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  11. My sister in law Clare found this site and forwarded it to me. Just loving it.
    Thank you!!!!!

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    1. Awww, that’s so sweet. Thank you so much for the feedback!

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    1. You will need water to boil the pasta – but there’s not water in the dough.

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  12. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (14)
    You said that you’ve been able to dry & store it… can you tell me how to do that? And would that change the cooking time once it’s been dried? I’ve never made any pasta before and have no idea. Thanks this is an awesome recipe! We tried it tonight with Swedish meatballs and was perfect.

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    1. If you have a pasta rack, you can hang the pasta there and wait 10-12 hours for it to dry. I don’t have a rack, so I just spread them out on a baking sheet and leave out til dry. Once dry, you can store in an airtight container in the pantry (no need to refrigerate). Hope that helps! Thank you SO much for trying and reviewing my recipe.

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      1. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (15)
        How long do you cook the dried pasta please?

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        1. Not too long – 3-4 minutes usually does it.

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          1. How long does the dried pasta keep?

          2. Weeks to months. I’ve never made it past a few weeks, because I always want to eat them, but dried pasta keeps for a long time in the pantry.

      2. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (16)
        Hi, no need to refrigerate even though it has eggs in it?

        And thanks for posting this, excited to try with my wife.

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        1. Regular pasta has eggs too, but if you dry it you don’t need to refrigerate if you allow it dry completely. Hope that helps!

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          1. Can the noodles be dehydrated?

  13. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (17)
    Thank you for this recipe! Have been craving noodles. So I just made these. Easy recipe – 1/2 cup cassava – 1/2 cup arrowroot – salt and 2 eggs. .. was a bit dry so I added 1/2 tbls of white truffle oil. My daughter gave me a bit of ham from Easter, which I had diced and frozen, and I had some asparagus in the refrigerator. Great combo and wonderful noodles. I live alone so drying 1/2 of the noodles for another time. These noodles will also take care of my craving for chicken and dumplings also… Just cut wider, maybe square cook and add to the chicken and vegetables that have been braising for an hour or so. I have been looking for an easy recipe for noodles. This is it. Three ingredients and done. It took me longer to find the flours than it did to make. I started water boiling before I got ingredients together. mixed – rolled – cut and viola – we have noodles.

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    1. Yay! So happy you enjoyed the recipe. I always appreciate feedback!

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  14. Do you think it would work to cook the noodles in simmering broth to make chicken & noodles?

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    1. You know – I bet it would work, but I haven’t tried.

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  15. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (18)
    This is my favorite go to pasta recipe and I share it with everyone. Being 100% Italian I am so happy that I found something that I can make to still enjoy my pasta and sauce. My kids even think it is awesome!

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    1. Thank you so much!

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  16. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (19)
    Can’t wait to try it. Do you have a good recipe for tortillas?

    Thanks, in advance.

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    1. You are so welcome! I do have a recipe for tortillas that I like but I’m always playing around in the kitchen and can test a few other recipes out and see how they turn out. Here’s the one I currently have:

      https://lectinfreefoodie.com/low-carb-coconut-and-almond-flour-tortillas-phase-2-pp-keto-gluten-free/

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  17. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (20)
    Easy to make and even better to me than Cappellos! I am italian and miss my pasta, now I can have it again! Highly recommend!

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    1. Thank you SO MUCH for trying my recipe and providing feedback! I’m honored that you’re giving it the “Italian seal of approval!”

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  18. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (21)
    I made this pasta today exactly as written. It is awesome! Nice and chewy, just like I want my homemade noodles to be. A winner of a recipe.

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    1. Thank you so much for trying one of my recipes and providing feedback. You totally made my night! Happy you enjoyed the pasta!

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  19. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (22)
    This is soooo delicious!:) Thank You!!

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    1. Yay! So happy to hear this 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for the feedback!

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  20. Hi. I’m allergic to almonds. What flour could we substitute for the almond flour?

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    1. I haven’t tried it with another flour so I don’t want to guess. Macadamia nut flour might work, or cassava, but as I haven’t tried either of these, I’m not sure how closely they would work. If you try a different option, please let me know how it turns out.

      Thanks!

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  21. Could coconut flour be used ? Would it be the same amount ?

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    1. Unfortunately, coconut flour behaves differently so it can’t be substituted.

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  22. Yay! Lectin free pasta! Drooling here. Only thing is could this be made vegan? With flax eggs? Or something else??? That would be SO AWESOME(❣️) as I’m vegan and would love to eat pasta again. Thank you 😊

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    1. Great question – sadly I haven’t tried it yet. If you try it – let me know how it turns out.

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  23. Thank you! The recipe worked & passed the kid test!

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    1. Woohoo! Love hearing that! Thanks for trying my recipe and leaving feedback!!

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  24. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (23)
    I made these tonight and I have to admit that I’m just in the beginning of my lectin free journey but….honestly these are not bad at all! I drizzled some olive oil on them..some of my dried basil and broccoli and it was just as if I was eating pasta noodles. I will try your recipe for lectin free bread tomorrow and let you know how it turns out.
    Thanks

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  25. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (24)
    Thank you, quick, easy and very tasty. My Italian gluten free husband also loved it. Kids loved it and love making it. I’d like to try a substitute for almond flour as its hard to get hold of and expensive for us here.

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    1. Agreed! I’m going to try making it with cassava flour and see how that goes. I’ll post soon!

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  26. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (25)
    I made this pasta for the first time last week. Loved it exactly as written!! Have you ever tried using this dough for something like ravioli?? Pierogi?? Thinking sweet potato filling… thoughts?

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  27. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (26)
    I made this pasta for the first time last week. Loved it exactly as written!! Have you ever tried using this dough for something like ravioli?? Pierogi?? Thinking sweet potato filling… thoughts?

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    1. That sounds delicious! I have a few recipes I’m working on and should post soon! In the meantime, let me know what you think if you try it.

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  28. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (27)
    Ours was very crumbly so we added an extra egg. It turned out AMAZING!!! Thank you!

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    1. That’s awesome! Thanks for trying my recipe.

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  29. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (28)
    This recipe is amazing and so easy! Adding lectin free vegetable would be awesome, is that a possibility?

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  30. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (29)
    Easy and so delicious, thank you for sharing. 🙂

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  31. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (30)
    Like!! I blog quite often and I genuinely thank you for your information. The article has truly peaked my interest.

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  32. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (31)
    So quick and easy! And DELICIOUS!!! Taste just like my old style egg noodles. I love that they hold up so well – even my boyfriend who is not lectin free loved them 🙂

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  33. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (32)
    Thank you for sharing your recipe. This recipe makes really great tasting noodles, which have proper noodle texture with “bite”. I have made this twice now and it was really quick and easy to make. The dough doesn’t have to be kneaded much and it doesn’t need any resting time as there is no gluten. The first batch I used to make crackers out of the exact same dough that I made the noodles from. I didn’t alter a thing, just baked them for 15 minutes. I didn’t even glaze them with egg or milk, but you definitely could. I am drying some of the noodles from tonights batch to use later… the pasta fell off the pasta rack because they broke, so a bit delicate but definitely worth it!

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  34. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (33)
    Incredible and so easy! We made this several times this month and couldn’t recommend it enough. Can hardly believe how good it is. Absolutely delicious!

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  35. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (34)
    I used 1 cup tapioca flour and 1 cup cassava flour. You were right… the cassava sucks up the eggs. I used 5 eggs (4 was still too dry… 5 was just too much, had to add 3 extra tbspns of cassava to get the consistency right. I added 1 tspn of xanthum gum, but will halve it next time. We made it in our manual pasta machine. Tagliatelle strips… worked well in small quantities at a time.

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  36. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (35)
    This taste like really good homemade Italian pasta! You nailed it!

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  37. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (36)
    Fantastic recipe. Hubby and I will only ever use this now.

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  38. Thank-you.
    Do you have a good lectin free sauce recipe I can add to it?

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  39. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (37)
    Made these for my chicken noodle soup. Just threw them into the simmering soup. Sooooooo good! Thanks for an awesome recipe!

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  40. Can I substitute Sorghum flour for tapioca? If so, how would it affect the quality?

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  41. what are the carb macros for these? excited to try!

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  42. Can you use an egg substitute such as bob red mill?

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  43. Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (38)
    This was so good!! I have recently learned about lectin and how it relates to leaky gut. I am so glad that the first time making pasta turned out so well lol!

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Gluten Free, Lectin Free Pasta Recipe - Lectin Free Foodie (2024)

FAQs

What pasta doesn t have lectins? ›

Organic cassava pasta is also a great choice for those who follow a lectin free, paleo, or AIP diet.

Is gluten-free the same as lectin free? ›

While every flour mentioned here is both lectin-free and gluten-free (since gluten is a type of lectin), it's crucial to highlight that many popular gluten-free flours and mixes, like oat, potato, rice, quinoa, and chickpea flours, are heavy in lectins.

How to make gluten-free pasta taste like regular pasta? ›

Don't forget to salt the water.

On its own, gluten-free pasta is really pretty tasteless. It needs seasoning, in the form of salt, just like regular pasta. After the water comes to a boil, add enough salt to make the water taste like the ocean (about 1/4 cup for a large pot of water), before adding the pasta.

What pasta is not inflammatory? ›

Wholegrain Pasta: A Healthier Alternative

Numerous studies confirm that these nutritional attributes make wholegrain pasta a healthier alternative to traditional refined pasta and contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Does boiling pasta remove lectins? ›

Compared to raw wheat germ, whole-wheat flour has a much lower lectin content at about 30 mcg per gram ( 21 ). When you cook whole-wheat pasta, it appears to completely inactivate the lectins, even at temperatures as low as 149°F (65°C). In cooked pasta, lectins are undetectable ( 21 , 22).

What cancels out lectins? ›

But boiling, baking, pressure-cooking and soaking can deactivate those lectins, so they're not going to have the same effect as they would if you ate them raw.

What are the symptoms of too much lectin? ›

Certain types of lectin may bind with the walls of your digestive system which can lead to serious problems. Eating one particular lectin, phytohemagglutinin, can lead to severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some proponents of lectin-free diets claim that lectins can cause symptoms of auto-immune disorders.

Does boiling eggs remove lectins? ›

Are Cooked Eggs High in Lectins? Cooking destroys many lectins, including those found in eggs.

Does cooking oatmeal destroy lectins? ›

Cooking destroys most of the lectin in foods and weakens its ability to bind to cells or causes it to bind to other compounds found in food.

What is the one food Dr. Gundry says to avoid? ›

The “No List” is a list of foods that are high in lectins. GRAIN OR SOYBEANS-FED FISH, SHELLFISH, POULTRY, BEEF, LAMB, AND PORK.

What are the worst foods for lectins? ›

Some foods that contain higher amounts of lectins include beans, peanuts, lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, fruits, and wheat and other grains.

What's the trick to cooking gluten-free pasta? ›

Our Top Tips:
  1. Cook pasta in an extra-large saucepan, for best results use 1lt of salted water per 100g pasta.
  2. Allow the pasta to boil uncovered while it cooks.
  3. There is no need to add oil to the cooking water.
  4. Boil for 5 minutes then carefully taste the pasta every minute until it is 'al dente'

Should you rinse gluten-free pasta before cooking? ›

Just like regular noodles, you'll want to drain the pasta, never rinse. Unless the instructions specify to do so.

Why does my gluten free pasta salad get hard? ›

My question: Why does gluten free pasta get hard in the refrigerator and is it possible to make a good gluten free pasta salad that will stay soft the next day? His answer: If you cook regular rice for the instructed length of time and put in the refrigerator, it will also be dry and hard the next day.

What pasta is best for gut health? ›

However, like with any food, enjoyed in moderation, refined pasta should not have much of an impact on your gut health. If you are worried about gut health, you can try whole grain pasta instead. Whole grains are good for your gut health and help to contribute to an overall healthy gut microbiome.

Is whole wheat pasta lectin free? ›

They are found in all plants, but raw legumes (beans, lentils, peas, soybeans, peanuts) and whole grains like wheat contain the highest amounts of lectins.

Which grain has least lectins? ›

If you are trying to avoid gluten and reduce lectins in your diet, this article will help you understand what grains you can still include in your diet and how to prepare them. What is this? The only gluten-free grains that are also lectin-free are millet, fonio, sorghum, and teff.

Is brown rice pasta lectin free? ›

All of our millet products are considered lectin free but millet + brown rice pasta (linked here), since there is one other ingredient: organic brown rice flour, and it is not lectin free! To assure you're getting lectin free pasta, look for single-ingredient organic millet flour or organic sorghum flour on the label.

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