Carbe Diem!, Rotini, Lower Net Carb Pasta with Traditional Flavor & Texture, 8 grams of Protein, 55% Fewer Net Carbs & Only 110 Calories Per Serving, Pack of 3

Omg you guys, I am so glad I found this. I’m not gonna say this is the best and the healthiest but hey the other pasta brands out there are looting us by charging money for chemicals and BS ingredients that are harmful for our body. I’m a fitness freak and I love experimenting with foods. I’m also a vegan and I love eating high protein diet so I’ve been experimenting my own high protein, low carb recipes. This pasta is much better than the one I was buying before. It has perfect amount of protein, calories and carbs. I eat my meals only once a day so I eat 3 cups of cooked pasta with my fav choice of sauces and ofc some side dishes with it. Yes it does take a while to cook but doesn’t matter to me. I’m busy chopping veggies and preparing other foods meanwhile. This pasta tastes like regular pasta and is also very filling. The texture is also amazing, like I said it doesn’t taste like a weird healthy pasta. Especially if you add veggies like a lot of them, it’s gonna fill you up. I just wish they sold this in local stores but nonetheless, I’m still gonna buy again💚

Carb Diem, I sincerely hope you never discontinue this product! After an extensive search for the perfect pasta substitute, I can confidently say that these are the best I've found. I followed the cooking instructions on the box, which recommended a cooking time of 15 minutes, and it was absolutely perfect. The texture was just right—not rubbery or overly chewy at all, which is often a concern with alternative pastas. What really impressed me was how neutral the smell was during cooking; there were no unpleasant odors that sometimes accompany gluten-free or alternative pasta options. The taste was remarkably authentic, much like traditional pasta, which made it a hit with everyone in my household. We all agreed that it could easily be mistaken for the real deal! I'm officially hooked on Carb Diem, and I'm thrilled to have found a product that meets my dietary needs while still delivering on taste and texture. Thank you for creating such a fantastic option!

Great texture; high quality; half the carbs; delicious flavor. Hard to tell it's not full carb pasta. Highly recommend and it's all I eat now.

Let me explain what these noodles are. I have read the bad reviews here and most are not warranted. These are low calorie pasta with low NET carbs. Not low carbs, low NET carbs. This is not for people on a strict KETO diet. But if you count NET carbs only then you can have them. Still, the rule is 20 Net carbs a day (if you are strict) and these 2oz servings have 16. Not sure if that is worth it. That said... I am on low carb for years now. Low carb makes me stay NOT hungry and it keeps my glucose on a steady level. For somebody like me (low carb and low calories) this pasta is a gift. I have not had pasta in years and the Konjac noodles don't count. They will spike your BG but in my case not too much and you need to offset them with some protein. Remember EVERYBODY reacts differently. Your spike does not men other people spike. Always test yourself. The calorie count is almost half of normal pasta. That alone. And they fill you (at least me) up. They need to be cooked longer. That is the nature of the different ingredients. And for pasta lovers they will NOT win on a side by side taste test but for somebody like me, who had no pasta in years and can't even remember what pasta tastes like, its just fantastic. Also the price is decent (not compared to normal pasta) since there are 12oz in the box. Others have 8oz. One error I saw on the box. It says 18 servings of 2oz per container. The box only contains 6 (2oz) servings. I assume that is meant for the whole 3 boxes that come with the order but is confusing. But I can do MATH so it is fine. To summarize: Like normal pasta - NO but close. These have low NET carbs, not low carbs Low calorie, check your own blood Glucose reaction, then decide and enjoy some pasta that you otherwise can not have.

This review is for the ROTINI, and it is the only one I have tried so far. It tastes fine, feels fine, and no one noticed anything off. No issues digestive or otherwise. I tend to consume a lot of fiber, so my gut is used to it. I mean, think about it. This has 24 grams of fiber PER SERVING! Unless folks are mindful of fiber, many dont get that much in a day let alone 1 MEAL, and usually not in one serving. And who eats one serving? So easily 50 grams in a meal using this. No wonder some of you have had gas or digestion issues. I have the box of 3. Each 12 ounce box has 6 servings. The 2 ounce serving is typical of pasta. For those that say that this has same amount of carbs as regular pasta, you are wrong as far as net carbs go. When you subtract fiber, it takes that "total carb" number down to "net carb". Regular past has very little fiber. This is jam packed with it. Sodium content is reasonable. 75 g per serving. Some brands are in the hundreds, some are lower. HOW I cook it: I bring water to a boil, add salt, then add the box of pasta. Directions say to cook 13-15 mins for al dente. I smartly tried the noodles on occasion to determine for myself what texture I want. I cooked until al dente which for me was closer to 10 mins on my gas stovetop. So just pay attention while cooking---as with anything. Not always the fault of the product if it doesnt turn out. When done, I poured into a strainer. I usually run cold water over the pasta, but I forgot this time. It did NOT overcook, and it did not stick together. Then, in the previously used pot I added olive oil, a variety of vegetables (quartered cherry tomatoes, zucchini, onion, sliced red and yellow pepper), and finely cut up leftover (already cooked) hot Italian sausage. Lightly cooked until veg were tender but still with firm bite. Then added in the pasta and a little more oil, salt and pepper, parm cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes. Tasted and felt like regular pasta to me. Husband didnt notice anything either. I bought this for the greatly reduced calories (110 vs 220) and high fiber content (24g vs 3 or less). I cant comment on blood sugar inpact. I had a generous portion and I like that I didnt feel weighed down or sleepy. I dont rate on price. I found it reasonable enough to try and reasonable enough to buy it again. I will likely go with the rotini again, but if I try another pasta shape option I will add my thoughts.

I've been eating reduced carb for over 20 years, and I no longer have to skip pasta. I find it don't gain weight on any of the Carbe Diem pastas, and no one can tell the difference in taste or texture!

Somehow they took most of the carbs out and it still tastes exactly like regular pasta. This is all I use now - and I use it often.

Great pasta if you're looking for lower calories or carbs. I've used the rotini, elbows, linguine, and spaghetti in various applications many times now and they all work great. The rotini and elbows both hold up just like regular pasta for cold pasta/macaroni salads. The linguine and spaghetti work great with any sauce for a lower calorie spaghetti and red sauce or linguine with clams. As others have stated, you do have to cook it a little longer typically (especially for cold pasta salads) but it's only a few extra minutes and probably based on your preferred texture. I haven't noticed a difference in flavor that others' report even when tasting it plain for doneness. I certainly have noticed any off-flavors once the pasta is dressed or sauced. My only complaint really is that the boxes aren't 12oz consistently. I've gotten boxes that were as low as only 11.7 ounces of pasta. For the price and for consistency in recipes that use the whole box, it would be nice to always get the 12oz being paid for.