I tried 8 plant-based, high-protein pastas, and my favorite contained cauliflower and parsnips

Su-Jit LinJul 22, 2021, 01:52 IST

I tried eight different pasta brands and chose my favorite.Su-Jit Lin for Insider

I tried 8 plant-based, protein-packed pasta brands to see which one is the best.
I found that chickpea pastas were the creamiest, and red-lentil varieties were the earthiest.
My favorite of the bunch was a green-lentil pasta that was mixed with cauliflower and parsnip.

To keep things fair, I tested eight brands of spiral pasta with the same red sauce.

We prepared the eight brands the same way. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

Banza was one of the first protein pastas on the market. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

Barilla's Protein+ pasta isn't gluten-free. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

The only ingredient is chickpeas. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

The color changed a lot throughout the cooking process. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

Simple Truth Organic's pasta combines red lentils and quinoa. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

The bright-red hue faded once the pasta was cooked. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

The Target brand was cheaper and just as good as Pasta Lensi. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

Cybele's was the only green-lentil variety I tried. Su-Jit Lin for Insider

Cybele's green-lentil pasta was my top pick. Su-Jit Lin for Insider