Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (2024)

It was a couple of years ago that I first spotted Cappello’s Pasta at an Expo. I was intrigued, but their booth was packed with so many curious foodies that I couldn’t get close enough to sample. Fortunately, Cappello’s Pasta popped up at a local natural food stores, so I could try it at home.

Cappello’s Pasta is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and even paleo. Made with just 5 to 6 ingredients in each variety (almond flour, eggs, tapioca flour, xanthan gum and salt + potato flakes in the gnocchi). Yet somehow, it cooks up into tender fresh pasta goodness.

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Tasting Notes for Cappello’s Pasta

We had a chance to sample three varieties of Cappello’s pasta, and could hardly believe any of them were grain-free! Cappello’s Pasta comes in a couple more varieties that we haven’t tried. I’ve included basic information for those, too.

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Fettuccine

The Fettuccine was first up, and both Tony and I were seriously impressed. One serving didn’t look like much at first. Once prepared, it not only filled our bowls, it seriously filled our stomachs. Cappello’s Pasta is a fantastic option for vegetarians and meatless meals as it’s quite rich in healthy fats and protein on its own. The only two caveats: it easily took twice as long to cook to al dente (but this was still just a few minutes) and I noticed a slight bitterness in the aftertaste that emerged with every other bite, but Tony didn’t. But overall, it was tasty, relatively neutral and had such a wonderfulbite.

Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (3)Ingredients: almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, sea salt. contains eggs and tree nuts (almonds).

Nutrition (per 3 ounces): 290 calories, 16g fat, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 9g protein.*

Spaghetti

We didn’t try this variety – it was released more recently. However, the ingredients are the same as the fettuccine. I imagine it is very similar in taste and texture, just thinner. It also comes in a smaller package and has a slightly smaller serving size.

Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (4)Ingredients: almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, sea salt. contains eggs and tree nuts (almonds).

Nutrition (per 2.5 ounces): 240 calories, 13g fat, 26g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 8g protein.*

Lasagna

Up next was the Lasagna sheets, which worked perfectly! I had a beautiful, tender, “cheesy” lasagna on the table in no time at all, with minimal cooking time since the sheets are fresh rather than dried. They were easy to work with and cut, and once cooked, very tender. Interestingly enough, I didn’t notice the bitter aftertaste on this variety of Cappello’s Pasta, but Tony did! This time around, we both noticed that the meal weighed a bit heavy, too, despite taking what looked like normal servings.

Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (5)Ingredients: almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, sea salt. contains eggs and tree nuts (almonds).

Nutrition (per 3 ounces): 290 calories, 16g fat, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 9g protein.*

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

We haven’t tried this variety, but we have tried the classic gnocchi made solely with white potatoes (listed below). The sweet potato variety does have a few different ingredients, but it is still made with regular white potatoes, too.

Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (6)Ingredients: organic potato, almond flour, cage-free egg whites, sweet potato flour, sweet potato juice, tapioca flour, cage-free eggs, potato starch, sea salt, annato seed. contains eggs and tree nuts (almonds).

Nutrition (per 3 ounces): 230 calories, 8g fat, 34g carbs, 3g fiber, 7g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 7g protein.*

Gnocchi

Finally, the Gnocchi. I was really curious about this one, but Tony needed a dense pasta break. He was probably right to pass as these were tasty, but VERY heavy. Unlike the other two, the Gnocchi is also made with potato flakes. The package lists 6 servings, but the writing on the package says “serves two to three”, so I braved 1-1/2 servings which still looked like a pretty small amount. Wow, tasty, but my stomach was hurting later. I think in the future I would just use a handful as an addition to soup, rather than trying to make them the base of a meal. To note, I had trouble getting the Gnocchi to cook up – a good 10 minutes or more into the cooking, they still weren’t floating. I finally gave up due to hunger!

Cappello's Pasta: Fresh Paleo Fettuccine, Lasagna & Gnocchi (Reviews) (7)Ingredients: organic potato, almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour, sea salt. contains eggs and tree nuts (almonds).

Nutrition (per 4 ounces): 300 calories, 13g fat, 40g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 10g protein.*

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The Facts on Cappello’s Pasta

Price: $9 per 5-ounce package; $11 per 9-ounce to 12-ounce package

Certifications: Cappello’s Pasta is Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Paleo, Non-GMO Verified, and Certified Kosher Pareve.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Cappello’s Pasta is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegetarian, and paleo.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Cappello’s Gluten Freewebsite atcappellosglutenfree.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you.No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.

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Really good and filling

July 16, 2020

This is a great option and much more filling than it looks. I love that it is well balanced enough to enjoy as the base of a meal. My only complaint is the slight bitterness I noticed in the taste. And it is a bit out of my budget for enjoying regularly. It’s more of a splurge!

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FAQs

Is Cappello's pasta paleo? ›

Gluten Free, Paleo, Gluten Free Almond Flour Pasta | Cappello's.

Is Cappello's pasta frozen? ›

Our Products. They're gluten free, frozen fresh, and ingredient obsessed.

What are the ingredients in Cappello's gnocchi? ›

Made with just five simple ingredients: organic potato flakes, almond flour, cage-free eggs, tapioca flour and sea salt. Or six if you count our own specially sourced blend of love.

Can I eat pasta on a paleo diet? ›

The paleo diet discourages the consumption of certain foods, including: Sugar and high-fructose corn syrup: soft drinks, fruit juices, table sugar, candy, pastries, ice cream, and many others. Grains: bread, pasta, wheat, cereal, spelt, rye, barley, etc. Legumes: beans, lentils, and many more.

Is almond flour OK on paleo? ›

Almond flour has a sweet flavor and rich buttery texture. It's high-fat, high-protein, and fantastic for gluten-free baking. It's also wonderful for grain-free paleo baking, and incredible when it comes to making cookies, cakes, scones, and muffins.

Is gnocchi pasta healthier? ›

Nutritional Value

Believe it or not, regular pasta is actually more carb-heavy than gnocchi, coming in at around 2 times the amount of carbs per serving. Gnocchi is also notorious for having a lot more sodium, with over 200 grams of it per serving. Regular pasta doesn't have nearly as high of a sodium content.

What's the difference between pasta and gnocchi? ›

While gnocchi are a traditional Italian pasta shape, what makes them distinct is that they use potatoes as the main ingredient. Therefore, they're commonly considered to be a dumpling. Like many dishes in Italian cuisine, gnocchi vary in both name, appearance, and recipe across the regions of lo Stivale.

Why is gnocchi so good? ›

Gnocchi is more than just pasta, but an irresistibly airy, filling and versatile foundation to a number of quick and easy recipes.

What kind of pasta is paleo? ›

Cassava pasta

It's made from cassava flour, which is from the cassava plant. Cassava is a root vegetable that is Paleo-friendly and an ingredient in many gluten- and corn-free products (tapioca flour and tapioca starch are derived from cassava).

Are rice noodles paleo-friendly? ›

Grains are generally prohibited on the paleo diet

These include wheat, corn, bread, pasta, cereal, oats, rye, barley, and rice.

Is Pea pasta paleo? ›

ZENB pasta is made with yellow split peas, which is part of the legume family. Such a food category is often avoided in paleo diets.

Does Zenb pasta contain wheat? ›

We like to keep things simple, at ZENB we use one whole ingredient, the yellow pea. Our peas are milled, cooked, dried, and made into our yellow pea pasta in three shape variations: Penne, Fusilli and Macaroni. Not only is our pasta gluten free, it's also high in protein, fibre and potassium, and a source of iron*.

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