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12 Healthy Store-Bought Whole-Grain Pastas

February 18, 2016
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Your supermarket-to-stove guide to the best whole-grain varieties.
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The Taste Test

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In just one serving of whole-grain pasta, you can meet your daily whole-grain needs (plus a few extra) at the cost of about $0.25 a serving. Add in supporting ingredients like healthy oils, seafood, greens, nuts, veggies, and beans, and you've got yourself a winning weeknight dinner. But not every noodle is as pleasantly slurpable as the next, and navigating the endless pasta aisle can be a bit overwhelming. We tasted more than 60 varieties in order to give you our 12 favorite brands.

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1. Bionaturae Lasagna

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This top pick builds a sturdy frame for saucy layers, but its mild profile won't compete with other ingredients.

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2. Lundberg Brown Rice Spaghetti

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Elegant and delightfully chewy: Splash with olive oil, and toss with roasted veggies.

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3. Tinkyáda Brown Rice Elbow

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Silky, nutty, and mildly sweet—perfect for mac and cheese.

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4. Barilla Penne

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Nice and nutty; built with grooves to keep sauce clinging on the outside.

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5. Whole Foods 365

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A top pick for those who want an earthy profile. Thick and sturdy, it's perfect for a hearty meat sauce or Bolognese.

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6. Wild Oats Organic

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Toss this tender noodle with something simple: a bright pesto or olive oil-dressed tomatoes.

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7. Barilla Lasagna

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We love the hearty chew this one lends to a gooey, supersaucy white lasagna.

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8. Trader Joe's Brown Rice Quinoa

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Silky and springy; the only quinoa-based noodle we tasted with no bitterness.

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9. Delallo No Boil

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No-boil lasagna with bounce! Coat entire noodle in sauce to avoid crunchy edges.

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10. Market Pantry (Target Store Brand)

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So delicate it was creamy; a lovely stand-in for traditional white pasta.

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11. Barilla Spaghetti

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Elegantly thin, pleasantly bran-flavor-forward, and great under a hefty sprinkle of Parmesan.

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12. Alma's Penne

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This neutral noodle will let the sauce shine beautifully. Best if kept al dente.

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Bonus: Bean Pastas

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Legume-based pastas have an impressive protein and fiber count, some with as much protein as meat. Just don't expect these to taste—or be firm to the bite—like traditional pasta.

Banza Chickpea Pasta
With 14g protein and 8g fiber per serving, this pasta is starchy like its main ingredient and goes best with something it won't soak up—a few glugs of good olive oil, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Explore Asian Edamame & Mung Bean Fettuccine
Thin strands with a bouncy, springy texture, much like tofu. A 2-ounce portion has 24g protein (as much as a 3-ounce steak) and 10g fiber. Try it with an herby or garlicky pesto.

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    1 of 14 The Taste Test
    2 of 14 1. Bionaturae Lasagna
    3 of 14 2. Lundberg Brown Rice Spaghetti
    4 of 14 3. Tinkyáda Brown Rice Elbow
    5 of 14 4. Barilla Penne
    6 of 14 5. Whole Foods 365
    7 of 14 6. Wild Oats Organic
    8 of 14 7. Barilla Lasagna
    9 of 14 8. Trader Joe's Brown Rice Quinoa
    10 of 14 9. Delallo No Boil
    11 of 14 10. Market Pantry (Target Store Brand)
    12 of 14 11. Barilla Spaghetti
    13 of 14 12. Alma's Penne
    14 of 14 Bonus: Bean Pastas

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