Customer Reviews

Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta, Spaghetti Style, Supergrain, 8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

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So I am giving this two stars, mainly because this product/brand tries to trick you into thinking it is quinoa-based spaghetti, even though the first ingredient listed is corn flour. Having more corn than quinoa in spaghetti is not quinoa-based, it is corn-based, though they put 'QUINOA' in big letters on the package and 'corn-quinoa' blend in small letters. Having a bunch of corn in the product basically negates the health benefits of this product.

Pasta has been one of the most difficult foods for me to give up; after finding out that I am allergic to wheat/rye/barley pasta.

This pasta tastes fantastic and soothes my craving for a food I thought I had to give up!

Tastes great, the whole family loves it. It has a corn taste unlike most pasta on the market. Great alternative to pasta's on the market if your looking for organic/natural foods.

I was so delighted to learn that I didn't have to give up pasta when I was diagnosed as celiac. The quinoa pasta is very tasty and has a nice bite to it. It has a smaller window of peak perfection when cooking. If cooked too long it does get mushy and I find it tends to stick together. A quick cool water rinse helps.

We had tried rice pasta first. It is pretty slick and tends to slide off your spoon. We liked the taste in Pad thai, but not with Italian sauces.

I am not sensitive to gluten and I'm thankful for that. My granddaughter and my dear friend are so I wanted to experiment with gluten free foods. I did NOT like any of the rice pastas one bit. A few years back, I ordered Bob's Red Mill organic quinoa flour and made the muffins on the package - everyone raved and there was no other flours in them so my deduction is that it's a broader spectrum flour to use for many things rather than all the mixes you have to concoct to make something baked that's gluten free - and really not be able to tell the difference. I decided I'd order this pasta and see what it's like. I absolutely love it to the point its the only pasta I buy. It's just healthier all around...period. I have a parrot who totally loves pasta and this is a much better food for him, too. Whatever I'm eating he has to be eating, too - he even ate liver and onions! When I give him this pasta, he doesn't come up for air and repeats 'goooood' the whole time he's pigging out. He wouldn't eat the rice pastas. I buy the Bertolli pasta sauces in the little bags (amazing pasta sauces!) and one bag is perfect for one box of quinoa pasta. It reheats very, very well, it's good cold, tho! It's easy to over-cook but once you get it down, you'll find it cooks a little quicker than wheat pasta. I do not add oil to the water but I use a cooking chopstick to keep it moving just until each strand of pasta is all separated and good and wet and I have no problem with it sticking together through the rest of the cooking process. I use the water to moisten my dog's dry food - she loves it, too.

It's so plainly bannered on the packaging and in the product description that it's corn and quinoa pasta. I can't believe someone down-rated the product because they didn't read what they were buying!

So glad I tried this. Thanks to the first 2 reviewers, I had confidence and am not disappointed. Product is firm, not mealy and more nutritious then processed wheat. I wasn't able to have spaghetti for the longest time. Addendum 12/4/09: you do have to pay attention while cooking this; this pasta is not forgiving in being over-cooked; I have found that adding olive oil to the water before adding pasta helps to lessen sticking, although cooking shows may dispute that this works for regular pasta. I am still buying this product.

Ignore ANY negative reviews. I've already had to give up bread, pastry, and just about everything else that tasted good when I gave up gluten. This is HANDS DOWN the best gluten free pasta you can buy. Even my wife and kids, only one of which also has a problem with gluten, likes this better than regular pasta. It cooks like regular pasta and has better flavor than wheat products. Yes, it has corn in it - so what? It cooks easier and tastes better than the rice-based products. If you can't eat gluten, this is your pasta and UDI's is your bread.

I love this spaghetti. I have been hoping to find a pasta that can hold up well and also tastes very close to my once deeply missed semolina pastas.
This one wins hands down! I can even use it broken up into soups and it retains it's texture. (doesn't get mushy) I agree that it takes longer to cook, but it's worth it! Since it cooks slowly, I find it a snap to catch the al dente point. I was using Tinkyada pastas and I still will for lasagna, fettucini etc.. but this spaghetti wins hands down for texture, taste, everything. I agree that it should be noted that it is made from mostly corn (which is non-gmo) with quinoa (organic) as it's 2nd ingredient for those with corn sentivities.
My only complaint is that 8 oz packaging is a bummer. Coming from a long line of Italian chefs.. We really love our pasta, so I have to cook 3-4 boxes per meal. That gets pricey.

Try this brand!! If you are just ok with the rice pastas, but still missing your old pasta texture and flavor.. you'll truly appreciate this!
My family and I are thrilled to have found this!!!

When I went gluten-free to manage chronic pain, one of the biggest cravings I fought was for pasta. I tried lots of gluten-free varieties including brown rice pasta, corn pasta, and quinoa pasta and Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta is a clear winner! Cooks up perfectly al dente (as long as you time it--more below on that) and doesn't get mushy. Flavor is closest to wheat-based or flour-based pastas and is mild enough to work with any type of italian or other sauce. Firm enough to manage the biggest meatballs when tossing. Bakes well for casseroles. Keeps shape and flavor when refrigerated as a cold pasta dish. I've tried all different forms and find them all to be consistently great!

Downsides? 8 oz boxes is really only 2 servings and small servings at that. Really need to follow timing suggestions. I time it at 8 min boiling and then check often until al dente.

My non-GF family members eat this and love it. It is the only GF pasta that doesn't taste like it. I have tried all the pastas and this far suprasses them all. Plus it has lots of protein.