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 you have gluten-free pasta on Paleo? ›

No, gluten-free pasta is not Paleo.

Otherwise, check out totally Paleo “pasta” options like zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash!

What gluten-free pasta is closest to regular pasta? ›

In terms of flavor, texture and shapes, Rummo is the best gluten-free pasta option. Pros: Rummo behaves the most like non-gluten-free pasta. It doesn't get gummy or fall apart. The taste is most similar to non-gluten-free pasta.

Is paleo gluten-free and dairy free? ›

While there are many benefits to the paleo diet, there are also some drawbacks. For example, the paleo diet eliminates several food groups that are highly nutritious, including legumes, dairy, and gluten-containing grains.

What to avoid when cooking gluten-free? ›

If You're Given the Green Light to Cook

When you're eating gluten-free, you must avoid the grains wheat, barley, rye, and most oats. This is tricky because these grains and ingredients made from them are included in many packaged products.

How do you keep gluten-free pasta from getting mushy? ›

Like oil and water

Starch, as we all know, can get sticky if it absorbs too much water — and now we see why cooking gluten-free pasta in a large pot of boiling water might present some problems! This is why adding a little olive oil to the pot after the water boils but before you add the pasta will help.

Why does my gluten-free pasta fall apart? ›

Overcooked gluten free pasta is mushy and falls apart. Start checking pasta for doneness at the lowest cooking time shown on the packaging. You want the pasta to have a little bite to it like traditional pasta does.

Does oatmeal have gluten? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

Is Parmesan cheese is gluten-free? ›

Feta cheese is gluten-free. Goat cheese is gluten-free. Mozzarella cheese is gluten-free. Parmesan cheese is gluten-free.

Which gluten-free pasta tastes the most like real pasta? ›

Best Tasting

But if you're looking for a gluten-free pasta that's as close to the "real thing" as you can get, the Itlaian-made Le Venezian Fettucce will not disappoint. It's made from just one major ingredient, 100 percent Italian corn, and the taste and texture are right on par with pasta made from semolina flour.

What is a paleo substitute for rice? ›

Although they don't have a rice-like texture, paleo-friendly starches like potatoes, plantains, and yams are all nutritious carb sources that can be used in place of rice. Rice substitutes made from vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli are among the most popular paleo-friendly rice swaps.

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 OK on low Fodmap diet? ›

Not every brand of pasta claiming to be gluten free will also be low FODMAP friendly so it is important to read and review the ingredients before purchasing. Pastas made with ingredients like rice or corn are usually the best options if you are looking for a pasta that is both gluten free and low fodmap.

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 flour paleo friendly? ›

Only grain-free, legume-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and otherwise unadulterated gluten-free flours are Paleo.

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