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

Can I have gluten-free pasta on paleo? ›

So unfortunately most gluten-free pastas that you see in the stores are actually not Paleo. They're typically made from flours like rice flour. The only store-bought Paleo pastas that you'll generally be able to find are kelp noodles and shirataki (or Miracle) noodles, which we've covered in this post.

What is gluten-free pasta made from? ›

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

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

Can you freeze gluten-free pasta? ›

9) Avoid freezing delicate items or pasta: Delicate gluten-free baked goods like meringues or soufflés may not freeze well. They can crumble easily and lose their texture when thawed. Stick to heartier items like cakes, cookies, muffins and bread. Gluten-free pasta does not freeze well either; it tends to go mushy.

Why are chickpeas not paleo? ›

Legumes are members of a large family of plants that have a seed or pod. This category includes all beans, peas, lentils, tofu and other soy foods, and peanuts. This also includes peanut butter and soy sauce. Legumes are not allowed on paleo because of their high content of lectins and phytic acid.

What replaces wheat in gluten-free pasta? ›

Many types of gluten-free pasta are made using a blend of different grains, including corn, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, rice and amaranth.

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.

Why is gluten-free pasta so high in carbs? ›

Gluten-free pasta is low carb.

Some gluten-free pastas are low-carb and can be eaten by people on keto or low carb diets. However, pastas made with gluten-free grains such as corn or rice simply replace wheat and are not low in carbohydrates.

Why does gluten-free pasta go soggy? ›

Gluten-free pasta has a tendency to get gummy, mushy, or stick together if it's cooked for too long or too short. It's more finicky than regular pasta that way.

What to avoid when cooking gluten-free? ›

Grains not allowed
  • Wheat.
  • Barley.
  • Rye.
  • Triticale — a cross between wheat and rye.
  • Oats, in some cases.

Is quinoa gluten-free? ›

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is gluten-free and is a great alternative to gluten-containing grains. It is a nutritionally dense whole grain that gives a higher amount of antioxidants than other common grains eaten on the gluten-free diet. It's also one of the few plant foods that is considered a complete protein.

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.

What is the best flour for pasta? ›

Semolina Flour Is Best for Eggless Pasta Dough

You can also use it to make fresh pasta—it just takes more elbow grease to roll out. Semolina flour makes for an egg-free fresh pasta with a sturdier texture and a bit more chew. Fresh Semolina Orecchiette, for example, will hold onto any sauce you toss it in.

What kind of gluten-free pasta does Olive Garden use? ›

What is the gluten-free pasta made out of? The gluten-free pasta uses brown rice flour as the primary ingredient, giving it an even better pasta texture.

Is Paleo-friendly gluten-free? ›

First of all, anything that is Paleo is automatically gluten-free as well. The Paleo diet excludes gluten and other grains (like oats, rice and corn), legumes (like soy, peanuts and beans), dairy, refined oils (like canola, soybean, cottonseed) and sugars.

Can you eat gluten-free pasta on a low Fodmap diet? ›

Pasta made with gluten-free types of flour, for example, may be a low-FODMAP choice. Gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, quinoa, or chickpeas is generally low-FODMAP in moderate servings.

Is gluten-free pasta still 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.

Is gluten-free pasta still a grain? ›

Many types of gluten-free pasta are made using a blend of different grains, including corn, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, rice and amaranth. The nutritional value of these pasta varieties can vary significantly based on what types of grains are used.

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