Gluten free pasta

We choose our gluten-free pasta the way a careful kitchen needs it: firm enough to hold its shape from pan to plate, never soft or sticky. The range covers every base, from rice and corn classics to hearty red lentil and chickpea shapes and naturally wheat-free buckwheat. Each one carries a clear gluten-free label you can check at a glance. Try a base that suits your sauce tonight!

Choosing gluten free pasta that holds its texture

Three things decide whether a gluten-free pasta holds firm: the base, the shape and the cooking time. Rice and corn blends behave most like wheat pasta and forgive a minute either way. Legume shapes give a firmer bite but soften fast once done. A clear gluten-free label confirms it sits under the 20 ppm gluten limit UK law sets.

Browse gluten free pasta by base

Each base gives GF pasta its own flavour, bite and cooking behaviour, so it pays to shop by the one that suits your plate.

Rice & corn pasta

Rice and corn pasta is the closest swap for classic wheat pasta: mild, neutral and easy under any sauce. Plain rice pasta cooks soft and light; a corn-and-rice blend adds structure and a golden colour.

Legume pasta (lentil, chickpea)

Lentil, chickpea and pea pasta swap cereal starch for pulses, so they usually carry more protein and fibre and a firmer, nuttier bite. Red lentil pasta turns a warm orange; chickpea pasta is sturdier and holds pesto or roasted veg.

If someone at your table eats gluten, our range of whole grain pasta gives a similar hearty character, though those wheat shapes are not for a gluten-free diet. Check the nutrition panel before trusting a “high protein” label.

Buckwheat pasta

Despite the name, buckwheat holds no wheat: it is a naturally gluten-free seed, so buckwheat pasta suits a coeliac or gluten-free diet. Its flavour is the boldest of the three bases, earthy and nutty, pairing well with mushrooms, butter and hard cheese. Because it is sometimes milled near gluten grains, still check for a clear gluten-free label rather than assuming every product qualifies.

How to cook gluten free pasta perfectly

Gluten-free shapes ask for a little more care than wheat pasta, mostly around timing and water. Start with a big, well-salted pan of boiling water, so shapes don't glue together as the starch releases, then give it a stir in the first minute, since gluten-free shapes clump together fast. Taste it before the pack time is up, as the gap between firm and overdone is short, then drain and dress it the moment it's out of the pan, rather than letting it sit and soften. Save a spoonful of the starchy cooking water too, as it loosens a thick sauce. The same label-first habit runs across your shop, from pasta to our gluten free cereal.

Building a gluten-free pantry

A pasta shelf is easier to keep when the rest of the cupboard follows the same rule. Pair your gluten-free pasta with clearly labelled sauces, pulses and grains, and a midweek meal comes together without a label hunt. A rice blend, a legume shape and buckwheat in reserve cover most weeknight meals.

Our range of vegan & gluten free food brings these staples into one place, each labelled for the same quick check. Stock the shapes you cook most, and eating gluten-free feels easy.

Frequently asked questions about gluten free pasta

Which gluten free pasta tastes closest to wheat pasta?

Rice and corn blends come closest, especially plain white versions under a good sauce. Brown-rice and wholegrain shapes taste earthier, and legume pasta is the most distinctive.

How do you stop gluten free pasta going mushy?

Gluten-free pasta turns mushy fast because it has no gluten network to hold it firm, so once it passes al dente the structure gives way quickly. If a batch overcooks, drain it fast and finish it in a hot sauce or bake, rather than serving it plain.

Is legume pasta higher in protein?

Yes, lentil and chickpea pastas often provide noticeably more protein than a typical rice or wheat pasta. Check the nutrition panel on the pack, since “high in protein” only applies once protein supplies a fifth of the energy.

Do you deliver gluten free pasta across the UK?

Yes, we deliver right across the UK, from England to Northern Ireland, sent from our UK warehouse on Royal Mail tracked services. Orders over £89 get free delivery, and orders placed before 2pm on a working day go the same day.