Jovial Grain-Free Cassava Fusilli - Fusilli Organic, Gluten Free Pasta, Fusilli Pasta, Cassava Pasta, Paleo Pasta, Grain-Free, Non-GMO, High-Fiber - 8 Oz, 3 Pack

Okay, we need to be very honest here. There are some negative reviews that this isn't like real, normal, every day semolina pasta. The kind of pasta that ruins some people's guts forcing them into a gluten-free and in this case for me, a grain free diet. Pasta is generally made from wheat flour. Gluten is food chemistry magic. It is what gives pizza dough that wonderful chewy texture, a donut that tender rise, a croissant the flaky crisps, and pasta the durability to be formed into hundreds of shapes then withstand drying, traveling, then vigorous boiling and tossing with sauces. For many, wheat can cause gastrointestinal issues. The best pastas come from Italy, and just as with Jovial - this pasta is made in Italy by the masters. This is a grain free pasta - meaning it is not made from wheat, corn, rice, or quinoa. As such, each of these flours imparts a different taste, texture, ability to withstand boiling etc. I recently went on an AIP (autoimmune protocol) diet which removes all grains to help calm a whole body inflammatory response. Eating pasta for me is really only about having a vehicle for sauces and flavors that I crave. This pasta does the trick, and it's even better if you can really amp up the flavors of the sauce you put on this pasta. The bite and chew is very similar to traditional wheat pasta - you'll have to tinker with boiling times, but you mustn't expect this to resemble entirely what you've known your whole life. Set that expectation aside and rejoice that you ARE eating a plate of pasta with your family. This has been a true lifesaver by allowing me to feel like I'm not really giving up anything. And excellent choice if you're seeking a grain free pasta.

The truth is that I thought I would hate this, but I don't. I really liked it a lot! I bought it to make a deluxe pasta salad for a friend on a very restrictive diet and it turned out great!! The key? WATCH the time and test constantly. It will go from being done to being mushy in a millisecond, but if you get it right....YUM!!!

Do not overcook. Otherwise, it is a great gluten free pasta. Tastes great

This is definitely not the best tasting gluten free pasta but if you are completely grain free there is no comparison - this is definitely the best. I have hashimoto's and this fits well into the autoimmune protocol diet. I like the fusilli + penne shapes best.

This has been my go to pasta while on my AIP diet journey. I’ve been Gluten free for a long time but trying to find something grain free was a whole different ball game. The texture and taste reminds me of regular pasta.

I recently went gluten-free and I've been exploring all the different flours and pastas etc. I decided to try cassava so I bought this fusilli. I had already tried the Jovial gluten-free brown rice pasta and I loved it; however, I can't say the same for this one. I cooked it for 11 minutes according to the instructions. This pasta has a weird texture, and there is a strange taste that's hard to explain--I can't really put my finger on it how to describe it to you--but I truly didn't care for it. since I didn't have anything else prepared I had to force myself to eat the entire dish and it was not pleasant. I read another one star review that said there was a warning it could contain lead right on the box--so I ran and got my box and, sure enough, there it was --a "lead warning" right on the box like that person said. This one is definitely coming off my list of gluten-free options.

This is the best gluten free pasta ever. It has to be boiled at least 6 minutes and is still al dente. Other gluten free pasta, like ones made out of rice. are ok, but they get limp very fast. This pasta made out of cassava is supposed to be gut healthy- good for the microbiome. It is not only gluten free but also low or free of lectins (gluten is a type of plant lectin) if you are trying to heal your gut.

As a person with multiple autoimmune issues, I've tried so many pasta alternatives for my diet. This is the best one. It actually tastes, cooks, and feels like regular pasta. The only difference is the water you cook it in does thicken after cooking. It shouldn't affect your regular pasta cooking routine, but I'm more aware of draining immediately to make sure no excess "sludge" gets on my noodles.