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Gluten-Free Garlic Knot Pasta {vegan}

Published: Mar 26, 2018 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Julie Rosenthal · 10 Comments

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Classic garlic knot bread flavors and smells bring back memories of gluten in this gluten-free garlic knot pasta dish.  Made with chickpeas for extra protein, easy to make, and incredibly fragrant.  Gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly.

gluten-free vegan garlic knot pasta

THE GLUTEN-FREE GARLIC KNOT PASTA STORY

The apartment smelled like homemade garlic bread yet there was no bread to be seen.  I could almost taste it in the air.  It was garlic and smelled divine, like scenes from an Italian restaurant.  Through each simmering moment, the smell of the garlic bread spread throughout the apartment and my mind was instantly transported to the best childhood pizzeria experience in Long Island: Vinny's Pizza. Far before we knew anything about Celiac Disease.  Far before healthy or health-conscious.  It was a long pastime to go with the family to get garlic knots and pizza.  And I can literally smell it now.

When Banza made its appearance at the Gluten-Free Allergy-Friendly Expo in 2015, I was so excited to try it!  A gluten-free chickpea pasta in all shapes and sizes that tasted like gluten pasta.  Like many brands at the gluten-free allergy-friendly show, their shelf life is limited.  Often after a few years pass by, the brand goes out of business.  So when I heard that Banza was on Sharktank the TV show that gives entrepreneurs money if their idea is worthy, I naturally realized this brand was here to stay.

Garlic knot pasta gluten-free vegan

PERKS OF BANZA CHICKPEA PASTA

  • Banza is incredibly allergy-friendly.  Their noodles use minimal ingredients and lots of protein
  • Made from chickpeas, pea protein, and tapioca
  • Keeps you full and satiated
  • Doesn't make you bloat as other pasta does
  • Legumes, not grains
  • Not mushy like other gluten-free pasta brands

To this day it was the best thing I ever had when it came to gluten-free pasta that made me feel good.  And to this day it's one of the gluten-free pasta I choose to use on the regular.  I like it more Aldente.  So I don't cook it for the full 8 minutes the box suggests.  The moment it looks "ready" off the heat and into the strainer it goes.  How do I know when it's ready?  Well, the noodles look more expanded.  They look flatter, and lighter in color.  That's under 6 minutes to cook pasta.

WHY I CHOOSE BANZA PASTA OVER OTHER PASTA BRANDS

  • Why Banza right?  You've heard mixed reviews right?  I hear ya.  For me it was different.  Me, I hadn't had pasta since 2014 due to elimination diets like Whole 30 and Paleo that excluded anything processed, made from legumes, or found in a box.
  • Plus finding out I had a severe sensitivity to corn, rice and soy made it even harder to indulge in a simple pasta dish.

Gluten-Free Garlic Knot Pasta - Vegan

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Gluten-free garlic knot pasta

HOW TO MAKE BANZA CHICKPEA GARLIC KNOT PASTA

  • First, add a bit of olive oil to the pan alongside a tiny bit of garlic powder.  Let it simmer on low.
  • But I didn't just cook the pasta as directed and throw on some dried garlic.  It would never taste like garlic bread if I did that.  There are steps to making this dish taste as garlicky as possible.
  • Instead, this was prepared it differently.  And that made ALL the difference.
  • While on low heat simmer the olive oil in the pot.  Let it warm up.
  • As the oil is warming begin to add the Italian parsley, and ¼ of the garlic powder until lightly browned.
  • It will start to brown when warmed. Even if it gets too brown and you think you messed it up, keep making it.
  • Once the garlic and oil browns in the pan and start to stick into clusters, set the temperature to simmer, and add the cooked pasta, remaining parsley, and garlic.  Stir.
  • Then it's done!  You'll remove the pasta from the heat and with a large spoon, you'll mix the pasta into the garlic sauce until all pasta pieces are evenly coated.

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Gluten-Free Garlic Knot Pasta

Classic garlic knot bread flavors and smells bring back memories of gluten in this gluten-free garlic knot pasta dish. Easy to make, fragrant, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-friendly.
Prep Time6 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, healthy, Italian, Vegan
Keyword: easy, garlic, garlic knot, pasta
Servings: 1 people
Author: Julie Rosenthal

Ingredients

  • 1 box Banza chickpea pasta shapes only
  • 3 tablespoon full-fat olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon dried garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or sea salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the box directions and set aside.
  • You'll need 1 ½ cups of cooked pasta for this recipe.
  • On low heat in a soup pan simmer olive oil, 1 tablespoon of Italian Parsley, and ¼ of the half of the garlic powder till warmed, about 1 minute. It will start to brown when warmed. Even if it gets too brown and you think you messed it up, keep making it.
  • Once the oil is brown and the garlic starts to stick into clusters, set to the lowest temp possible on your stove. Add the cooked pasta, sprinkle the remaining garlic and Italian Parsley.
  • Remove from heat. Using a large spoon, massage and mix the pasta into the garlic sauce. Keep mixing until it is coated with the sauce. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

If you don't have organic, don't worry about it. You do what you can do. The idea is for this recipe is that cooking should be easy. // I have only tested this recipe with Italian Parsley and dried garlic powder. You can alter it, but I cannot guarantee it will taste the same. // Dried garlic powder is found in the dried herb section of the market // If you find this recipe too saucy, use more cooked pasta. // If you want to use more than ½ tsp. pink salt or sea salt go for it. // 

Health and love,

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  1. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

    November 03, 2021 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    Chickpea pasta sounds better than the classical one. I have to look in the shops and make an easy Aglio e olio!

    Reply
    • Julie Rosenthal

      November 07, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      Mihaela yassss using all kinds of noodles for pasta is a great way to rotate other ingredients, besides wheat. Try chickpea, Lentil is good too, cassava is yum also!

      Reply
  2. Natalie

    November 03, 2021 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
    What a wonderful lunch idea. Love how light and healthy this pasta sounds. I'm going to make this today. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie Rosenthal

      November 09, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      Natalie hope you enjoyed it! Thank you so much btw : )

      Reply
  3. Ramona

    November 03, 2021 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    I always love a gluten-free pasta dish and this is ticking every box for me, it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Rosenthal

      November 07, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      Ramona! So glad this ticks all of your boxes! xx

      Reply
  4. Amy

    November 03, 2021 at 3:41 am

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious and you were right.... the smell of garlic through the kitchen was fantastic! Only thing is I wish I had made more for lunch the next day!

    Reply
    • Julie Rosenthal

      November 07, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      OMG that garlic smell is unreal! Agreed! Amy so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  5. Freya

    November 03, 2021 at 3:08 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so helpful for those of us who long to taste gluten again, and I love how you’ve packed it full of flavour!

    Reply
    • Julie Rosenthal

      November 07, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      Freya thank you! The flavor is so important in gluten-free cooking, thanks so much!!

      Reply

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