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Gluten free spaghetti

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RubyTrees · 02/02/2026 18:11

Can anyone recommend a brand of gluten free spaghetti which doesn't leave a gloopy mess after being cooked and drained?

I've tried the Waitrose brand made with rice and corn - it needs constant stirring and so much scrubbing to clean the pan and colander afterwards which I literally don't have the energy to do (I have ME/CFS and I'm also gluten-intolerant).

Thanks

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WideOpenBeaches · 02/02/2026 18:16

If you can tolerate buckwheat, then I recommend buckwheat pasta. Not the same colour but tastes like real pasta.
The GF supermarket stuff needs watching like a hawk, and probably cooking for a minute less than it says on the tin.

Ladymuckypuddle · 02/02/2026 18:16

I've used the one from Tesco for years with no problems.

Scottishskifun · 02/02/2026 18:19

Sainsburys is brilliant.

Would cook it slightly less time if adding to a sauce

Motnight · 02/02/2026 18:23

Garafalo. Often on special offer!

twilighteaser · 02/02/2026 18:37

Do you have the brand Rummo in UK? We use here it in Italy and it is one of the better ones.

MiddleAgedDread · 02/02/2026 18:39

I’ve never had an issue with Sainsbury’s but you do need to stir and separate it during cooking. Maybe try adding a drop of oil to the water too.

Pearlstillsinging · 02/02/2026 18:41

I use buckwheat pasta. It doesn't take long to cook.

StarChamber · 02/02/2026 18:43

Just ordinary Asda gf pasta on the ‘free from’ shelves. Not even especially expensive. Add a drop of oil to the water and make sure you keep the strands / shapes separated while cooking. Don’t overcook. Drain, shake, add a tiny bit of oil or butter quickly to keep separated.

Also I think it’s Aldi that does fusilli made with beetroot and lentil flour. Same cooking technique.

patooties · 02/02/2026 18:48

Rummo or Garafallo (sp?) even the normies will eat this!

TequilaNights · 02/02/2026 18:49

Sainsburys gluten free pasta is my gp to.

Anon1231990 · 02/02/2026 18:52

Garafalo...best gf pasta, spaghetti etc IMO can get it on ocado

Upstartled · 02/02/2026 18:54

I use the Tesco one but you have to use a ridiculously big pan to cook it otherwise it sticks together and does go gloopy.

CMOTDibbler · 02/02/2026 18:55

Rummo or Garafolo. There is a great range of the different shapes of both on Amazon, and worth price checking as it’s often cheaper than the supermarkets

isitmytime · 02/02/2026 18:59

Rummo is my go to for GF pasta. Can barely notice the difference. It’s usually on offer in Sainsbury’s or Tesco

WonderingWanda · 02/02/2026 19:43

The spaghetti always seems much worse than the pasta for gloopyness and slime. I find Tesco own brand better than some others.

RubyTrees · 02/02/2026 20:37

@WideOpenBeaches @Pearlstillsinging I've tried buckwheat but it's quite heavy and doesn't agree with me.

@Upstartled @WonderingWanda that sounds just like the Waitrose one!

I'm going to try Rummo and Garafolo first and report back...

Thanks all.

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RubyTrees · 03/02/2026 17:56

I didn't order any Garofalo pasta after all - it has tapioca starch which gives me bad stomach pain. All GF bread, biscuits and cake seem to have tapioca and/or potato starch so I've had to give up all kinds of treats.

PPs who mentioned Sainsbury's GF pasta - thanks, will be trying that next.

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OhBuggerandArse · 03/02/2026 17:58

Tesco Finest has more interesting shapes than the ordinary one and is great.

RubyTrees · 03/02/2026 18:06

OhBuggerandArse · 03/02/2026 17:58

Tesco Finest has more interesting shapes than the ordinary one and is great.

Sadly it's got the problematic potato starch...

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