When you have a sensitivity to wheat gluten, it can become very difficult to replace the staples in your diet with wheat-free alternatives. Luckily, you can choose alternative pasta dishes that will still allow you to enjoy pasta dishes without experiencing negative health effects afterwards.
Rice Pasta
Look for rice pasta at your supermarket. Rice pasta come in the same, convenient forms as regular pasta, and has a similar taste and mouth-feel to it. Rice flour contains no wheat, and can be used to bake bread and other normally wheat-based products. You can choose between white and brown rice-based products.
Spaghetti Squash
Use a spaghetti squash in place of pasta. Cut the squash length-wise and remove the seeds. Then place it upside down in a baking dish, pierce the rind in several places with a knife, and add an inch of water to the tray. Cook it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or whenever a fork inserts into it easily. Let it cool for five minutes, so you can handle it, then fluff the strands with a fork and remove them from the squash. Spaghetti squash has a mild flavor that works well with pasta sauce.
Quinoa
Quinoa, a non-wheat and gluten-free grain, can be purchased at many health stores. You can buy it made into pastas or not. Quinoa has a subtle, nutty flavor. It cooks easily, and goes well with savoury sauces.
