Protein Pasta Showdown: Chickpeas, Lentils & Existential Crisis
In the noble quest of 2021, an intrepid noodle tester bravely sampled eight protein-packed spiral pastas, starring brands like Banza (chickpea classics with 11g protein), Barilla's glutenful Protein+ (the only rebel with semolina, durum wheat, barley & spelt flour, plus lentils, peas & chickpeas delivering 10g protein), and Ancient Harvest's dense red lentil radiatori imposters packing a whopping 14g protein. The experiment included battles against soggy spirals, gritty textures, and the uncanny ability of some pastas to turn mushy or emit a beany aroma that needed aggressive rinsing. Bonus drama: tomato sauce rescues all, transforming gritty chickpeas and bitter lentils into edible delight, proving that protein pasta tastes like ambition seasoned with mild disappointment.
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Protein pasta warriors armed with chickpeas, lentils, and some questionable texture choices turn dinner into a test of patience and sauce application skills. Who knew your next al dente struggle would include peeling off mush and rinsing away existential dread?
Tried protein pasta and realized it's a new genre of suffering: dry grit meets pea-powder punch, with a supporting role for sauce to save dignity.
When your pasta doubles in volume and sheds its dignity like a soap opera star, you know protein enrichment is less wellness and more culinary betrayal.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 9/4/2025 | Author: Su-Jit Lin
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