Product Review: Schar Penne Pasta

Schar spaghetti has been my favorite gluten free pasta for a long time. The taste and texture are just about perfect. So you can imagine that it was with high hopes that I decided to try Schar Gluten Free Penne Pasta. I figured, same ingredients, same results, right?

Close…. But not entirely true. Schar Penne has a great flavor. It is mild without being bland and it has no odd flavors to clash with different sauces.

The texture is good. It is firm and has a wonderful bite to it. The problem is that the pasta is a bit starchy. When you bite into each piece it sticks to the teeth and has an almost flour-y texture.

I don’t know if this fits in the flavor or texture category - it transcends a bit of both. I do know that the starch factor kept this pasta from earning a spot on my favorites list.

Overall, the starch is not enough to make me completely avoid this pasta, but it won’t be my first choice. I think I’ll stick with a nice firm brown rice penne.