7 Keto Pasta Brands, Ranked Worst to Best

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Whether you're a foodie or a picky eater, we live in a time where there are an endless number of food brands that cater to all different tastes. There are also a wide array of diets that focus on specific nutritional needs.

The keto diet isn't new, but my knowledge of the lifestyle was limited when Parade asked me to test a variety of keto-friendly pastas. I remembered that reality star Vinny Guadagnino used to talk about his keto diet on The Jersey Shore, and I knew it had something to do with carbs, but I wanted to learn more before my taste test.

While researching the diet, I spoke with several nutritionists to learn what it means to go keto. Jim White, RDN, a registered dietitian with the men's health brand BULT, describes it as a "low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat approach to eating."

"It shifts the body toward using fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. Many people use keto to support weight loss, improve blood sugar control or improve metabolic health," he says.

Dawn Menning, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with Nutu, further explains the keto approach, saying people on the diet consume 25 - 50 grams of carbs daily.

"By restricting carbs, it puts the body in a metabolic state called ketosis in which the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose," she shares.

So, are keto pastas any good and what should you look for while shopping? Here's how my taste test went.

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The 7 Keto Pastas I Tested

• Thrive Market Hearts of Palm Pasta Angel Hair
• egglife Roasted Garlic Power Pasta
• Miracle Noodle Organic Angel Hair
• Great Low Carb Rotini Pasta
• Kaizen Protein Pasta Fusilli
• Aviate Keto Pasta Rotini
• Carbe Diem Penne

What To Look for When Shopping for Keto Pasta

Helen Tieu, RD, MAN, CDE, a registered dietitian and the founder of virtual nutrition practice Diet Redefined, says many keto pastas replace traditional wheat flour with the following keto-friendly ingredients: konjac root, heart of palm and lupini flour.

"Keto pastas may contain more fiber and protein compared to regular pastas depending on the ingredients used," she says.

While shopping for keto pastas, Tieu says you should consider "taste, texture, flavor and personal preference."

"I recommend looking at the nutrition fact table and ingredients list to assess for ingredient quality and nutrition content such as calories, fiber, sodium, protein, vitamins and minerals," she says.

White also recommends reading the nutritional information closely to ensure that the brand is truly keto-friendly and has "lower net carbs and higher fiber" than traditional pastas.

Per Menning, keto pastas should ideally have less than 10 net grams of carbs (compared to 35-40 grams in traditional pasta), a short ingredient list without added sugar and a high protein content.

"With keto pasta, fiber is subtracted from total carb content to reduce net carbs,"

she says.

Since they have more fiber than traditional pastas, keto pastas are typically more filling. White also notes that the texture of keto pastas can vary "depending on the ingredients," but says "they've come a long way in recent years."

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How I Tested the Keto Pasta

Since keto pastas can be made with several different primary ingredients, I did my research to find brands that made pastas with several of these key ingredients. Over the course of two weeks, my husband and I tested each of the seven different pastas.

We cooked them according to the instructions on the packages and added tomato sauce to all but two of them since we weren't sure that they'd pair well with sauce. For each pasta, I also tried it plain before adding sauce. I took notes for each taste test then ranked them based on texture and taste.

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7 Keto Pasta Brands, Ranked Worst to Best

Here's what to know about each pasta brand, and my experience testing them all.

7. Thrive Market Hearts of Palm Pasta Angel Hair, $3.49

What to know about the pasta: Thrive Market describes this keto-friendly, gluten-free and grain-free pasta as being made with "ethically sourced hearts of palm," which are harvested from the "inner core of naturally regenerating palm trees in Ecuador." Each serving has 25 calories, 5 grams of carbs and 1 gram of protein. There's only one ingredient: hearts of palm.

My experience: I was instantly pleased that I didn't have to boil the pasta. Instead, I just had to heat it up in the microwave. The first thing I noticed when I pulled the bowl out of the microwave was the fragrant scent. It honestly smelled more like perfume than food and it was pleasant.

When my husband and I tasted the noodles, we both agreed that they were very chewy and rubbery. The taste was very mild and non-offensive, especially considering the strong scent, so that was a plus. But we couldn't get over the overly chewy consistency, which is why I ranked the product as my least favorite of the bunch.

Overall, I think if you were to put the noodles in a soup and chop them up into small pieces it would be a better approach than eating them on their own. And just because I wasn't fond of the chewy consistency doesn't mean some other people wouldn't like it.

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6. egglife Roasted Garlic Power Pasta, $7.99

What to know about the pasta: Egglife makes multiple keto-friendly pastas, including this roasted garlic version and the following other varieties: original, sundried tomato and spicy chili. Per the brand, each serving has double the protein and 90% less carbs than traditional pasta. One serving has 4 grams of carbs, 19 grams of protein and 100 calories.

The ingredients of the gluten-free pasta include egg whites, egg yolks, less than 2% of konjac fiber, dried garlic, parsley, xanthan gum, natural flavor, sea salt and nisin.

My experience: I enjoyed the fact that you don't have to boil water to cook the pasta. Instead, you have the option of microwaving it directly in its package in the microwave for around 40 seconds or warming it up in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat for three to four minutes. I chose the skillet option and added one can of my favorite sauce.

The thick noodles took a bit of effort to move around in the skillet and I ended up adding two cans of sauce since there were a lot of noodles. I'm a big fan of pasta and eggs, so I figured it would be a magical combo, however, my husband and I found the noodles to have a slightly grainy consistency. We agreed that it felt like eating eggs in a noodle form.

The noodles tasted better when cut up into smaller pieces, but they were definitely very chewy and had a wheat pasta consistency. We both appreciated that the brand has several flavors available, but found the garlic scent to be a tad overpowering. The garlic taste, however, was spot-on.

5. Miracle Noodle Organic Angel Hair 6-Pack, $27.54

What to know about the pasta: According to the brand, these keto-friendly, gluten-free angel hair noodles are made with 97% water and 3% organic konjac plant flour. Citric acid is the only other ingredient. The pre-cooked noodles are made with a recipe from Buddhist monks and each serving has 5 calories and 3 grams of carbs.

My experience: I'll be honest, I was a little nervous to try this one. There was something about the almost translucent appearance of the noodles that freaked me out a bit, but I kept an open mind. After opening the package, I drained the remaining water and rinsed the noodles, per the instructions, then microwaved them for 60 seconds. You also have the option of heating them in a pan for five minutes.

When it came time to test the noodles, we noted that they didn't really taste like anything. Once we added a touch of salt, they instantly tasted better. I also added ketchup to them (yes, I'm that person) and that tasted good. The noodles are a bit chewy, so it takes some getting used to, but they weren't offensive, and they're very light. My husband and I both agreed that we'd be open to trying the noodles again in the future and would likely enjoy them in a soup.

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4. Great Low Carb Rotini Pasta, $14.99

What to know about the pasta: Great Low Carb Co. describes this keto-friendly pasta as having an "authentic texture." Each serving has 100 calories, 19 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbs and 28 grams of dietary fiber. The pasta is made with the following ingredients: modified tapioca starch, wheat gluten, pea protein, water, wheat fiber, egg white powder, acacia fiber and durum wheat semolin.

My experience: When I saw the label "Made in Italy" on the package, I had high expectations since Italians have the market cornered on quality pasta. It takes a bit longer to cook than traditional pasta (14 - 18 minutes) but that was similar to some of the other keto-friendly pastas I'd already tried, and didn't faze me.

When my husband and I tested the pasta, we both remarked that it was firmer like traditional pasta. However, it had a bit of a grainy, chewy taste as you continued eating it, kind of similar to wheat pastas. It wasn't offensive, but it took a bit more effort to chew. I used a simple tomato sauce, but think a thicker sauce like a meat sauce would likely mask some of the grainy consistency.

3. Kaizen Protein Pasta Fusilli 3-Pack, $28.99

What to know about the pasta: Kaizen Protein Pasta Fusilli is a high fiber, low carb pasta made with lupini beans. The brand notes that the pasta has triple the protein and 85% fewer carbs than regular pasta. Aside from lupini beans, other key ingredients include fava bean protein and tapiocha starch.

My experience: While cooking the pasta, I was pleased to see that it was ready in just four to six minutes, versus other traditional pastas that often take around 10 minutes. When I drained the water, I noticed it was pretty yellow and attributed that to the lupini beans. Similar to some varieties of chickpea pasta that I've tried in the past, the pasta can get a bit mushy while adding sauce to it, so just be gentle while you're stirring it.

The pasta was melt-in-your-mouth soft, which I enjoyed, and had a neutral taste. It's also pretty filling, so you don't need to load your plate with as much as you might be inclined to. I liked that the brand has multiple pasta shapes (seven, in total) in addition to rice and macaroni and cheese.

The only drawback? The brand's on the pricier side. For instance, a four-pack of fusilli is $39.99 for a one-time purchase. If you subscribe on the brand's website, however, you can purchase the same pack for $31.99.

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2. Aviate Keto Pasta Rotini 3-Pack, $29.99

What to know about the pasta: Aviate's keto-friendly pasta is also gluten-free and vegan. It's made with lupini flour, water, sunflower flour, tapioca fiber, xanthan gum and natural flavors. Each serving has 140 calories, 20 grams of protein and 22 grams of carbs (3 grams of net carbs and 19 grams of dietary fiber). Per the brand, the pasta has triple the protein and six times the fiber of traditional pasta.

My experience: After boiling the water, I cooked the pasta for two to three minutes, per the brand's instructions. When you're running short on time, the shorter cook time is definitely a perk. My husband and I both appreciated the soft consistency of the pasta and the neutral taste. It was almost identical to the Kaizen pasta I'd previously tasted, maybe just a percentage softer.

As with the Kaizen pasta, you just need to be a bit delicate while stirring in the sauce, and the price is also something to consider if you're on a budget.

1. Carbe Diem Penne 3-Pack, $16.99

What to know about the pasta: Carbe Diem is a wheat pasta that's made with three ingredients: modified wheat starch, semolina wheat and vital wheat gluten. Per the brand, the pasta has 55% fewer net carbs than traditional pasta. Each serving has 110 calories and 8 grams of protein and 24 grams of dietary fiber.

My experience: Carbe Diem was our favorite keto-friendly pasta, hands down. It had the closest consistency to traditional pasta and tasted just as delicious. When my husband took his first taste, he asked, "Can we start eating this instead of chickpea pasta?" as his eyes lit up.

Compared to traditional pasta, Carbe Diem's pasta takes a bit longer to cook (13 - 15 minutes, to be exact), but your patience will pay off if you're willing to wait a little longer. It's quite absorbent and almost needs two regular-sized cans of sauce if you like a lot of sauce, like I do.

While eating the pasta, I felt a little bit like I was getting away with something. It was just as good as regular pasta and felt light but filling at the same time. I happily dug into the leftovers the next few days!

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Sources:

• Dawn Menning, MS, RD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with Nutu, a healthy lifestyle app.
• Helen Tieu, RD, MAN, CDE, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and the founder of virtual nutrition practice Diet Redefined.
• Jim White, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist with BULT, a men's health brand. He is also an American College of Sports Medicine Exercise physiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and founder of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, JW3 and the LIFT Fitness Foundation.

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM.