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I haven't tried whole wheat pasta in years but back when I tried it I didn't like the taste/texture.

I know they've come a long way and I want to try it out, so I'm wondering what brands people who use it often would recommend and am also looking for quick/easy recipe suggestions.

TIA!
Melissa

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I use Ronzoni Healthy Harvest and I like it! Don't really have any recipes besides add jar sauce (I'm a bad bad italian, i know). Sometimes I'll sauté some vegetables and use that as a sauce.

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I have not tried it, however I did buy some rotini last week and I saw this recipe on 30 minutes meals yesterday, that sounds good and easy...




Cauliflower Sauce with Whole-Wheat Penne Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
See this recipe on air Monday Jan. 15 at 2:30 PM ET/PT.

Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise







1 pound whole-wheat penne rigate
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, cracked from skin and sliced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, stem removed and chopped
1 cup chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
3/4 cup grated Romano, 3 generous handfuls
Salt and black pepper


Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta and cook to al dente. Drain and reserve 2 ladles of pasta water.
While water is coming up to a boil and pasta cooks, make sauce. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with extra-virgin olive oil. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes, then remove. Add onions and cook 5 minutes then add cauliflower, chicken stock and the rosemary. Cover the pan and cook 15 minutes. Uncover the sauce, add 1 to 2 ladles of pasta water and mash the cauliflower with the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher. Add the pasta and cheese to the cauliflower and toss to combine. Season the dish with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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I just recently tried whole wheat pasta (i think it could have been the ronzoni brand too, but im not sure)---I made baked ziti and DH didn't even notice a difference until i told him

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I love whole wheat pasta! I usually just eat it Bolognase style...meat sauce. I love WW pasta!

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I have tried 3 or 4 different brands of whole wheat pasta and I don't like it. I tried, really I did. DH doesn't like it either.

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I've tried Ronzoni and Barilla. I thought Ronzoni was awful and the Barilla was really good.

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I will only eat Whole Wheat Pasta now...my favorite is DeCecco

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i like the barilla yellow box kind... im not sure if it is whole wheat pasta or not, but it is enriched with fiber, so it is better for you... the name is excaping me right now... you cant really even tell a difference with the taste or texture...

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We used to eat Ronzoni Healthy Harvest but I didn't like because it would always under or over cook and I just couldn't get it right. We switched to Barilla Plus and I love it. As someone else said, it is enriched with Omega 3s and extra fiber and protein, plus made with all whole grain. In cooking light magazine, they reviewed a bunch of whole grain pastas and this one was the best for you and the best taste!

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For spaghetti I like Healthy Harvest, for penne/rigatoni I like Barilla Plus. The only thing I use regular pasta for is orzo and macoroni. I use the whole wheat with any recipe that calls for pasta.

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I like Barilla

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Barilla Plus is very good.

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I like the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest too- have tried the penne, spaghetti and rotini. I make it with meat sauce or plain red sauce.

We tried the Hodgson Mill brand and didn't like it at all- the consistency/texture was icky.

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I use some organic brands because a lot of the others are whole wheat blends so if you want whole wheat pasta for health reasons you have to get 100% whole wheat. That should the only ingredient.
It's definitely a bit grainier but you get used to it.
I still love regular spaghetti best though.

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Thanks guys! I think I am going to try and make it tomorrow night with the Brocolli Rabe, garlic, onions and some chicken stock. If I go through with it (and don't chicken out!) I'll let everyone know how it came out!

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i started eating whole wheat pasta. i think it is a little more bland than regular pasta but not much of a difference

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