NuPasta Inc. — Restaurant in Markham

I’m on the fence about this product. I’ve tried a couple different ways and some preparations work better than others.

First off when you open the package there is a very prominent fishy smell but after rinsing in hot then cold water it becomes much lighter.

What worked was pad thai and it really worked well! The gelatinous texture of this noodle was very close to rice noodles. I stir fried chicken, egg, green onions and beans sprouts with pad thai sauce and the fishiness that was there in the beginning was completely unnoticeable. When I served it to my family they didn’t even notice the difference. This product works really well in place of rice noodles but pasta is another story.

I tried using it in Italian dishes such as fettucine alfredo and spaghetti bolognese; I can honestly say it was a disaster. It does not absorb sauce as well as pasta and the gelatinous texture of the noodles does not work.

So in conclusion if you’re using this product for Asian food it works really well however, it is not a substitute for pasta! More like a substitute for rice noodle. I would’ve given it three stars if not for the fishy smell but it’s worth a try for Asian style dishes.

For pasta? Pick a cheat day and enjoy...

I understand why some people wouldn’t like these. But if you are looking for a low calorie, low carb (keto friendly) pasta this is a god-send.

The ‘fishy’ smell when you initially open the package really isn’t that bad, I was fortunate enough to know this before I opened the package, so maybe that helped.

I rinsed in cold water right away and let drain/sit for 5 minutes. I added them to chicken soup and they tasted great. No - the texture is not like regular pasta, it’s firm and chewy and a bit slippery (Like mungbean noodles).

At the end of the day I honestly cannot complain when I consider the benefits. I agree with other reviews that these would be better in Asian cuisine - I have yet to try in an italian style dish, but I’m expecting the texture might be a...

Pleasantly surprised. Honestly I was expecting a lot worse because of the other reviews. I think it's fair to say you either love it or hate it. I loved it. Obviously it's not EXACTLY like pasta.. texture is kind of slimmier but it's bearable. They hold flavour well. I did a simple tomato basil garlic sauce with some chilli flakes and garlic powder and a little bit of parmesan on angel hair pasta. I'd say 150 Calories all in if that when done. I didn't even finish my bowl!!! It was bursting with flavour. I finally found my holy grail!!! I can't wait to try the other varieties. Please come out with a penne one if possible lol.. try it for yourself... it does the trick and is 90% less calories... best 3$ I...