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You’ve probably heard of Quest bars before, but have you ever heard of Quest Pasta? Today I’ll be sharing my review of Quest pasta, and some recipes for preparing it.

Quest Nutrition is an amazing company that continues to prove they are one of the most innovative brands out there. I love the Quest bars, so I was really eager to try their pasta. I was so curious to see how it would taste and what it was made of. What makes Quest pasta different from regular pasta you buy at the grocery store? Unlike whole wheat pasta, or brown rice pasta, the Quest pasta contains no active carbs. It’s basically a low-calorie pasta that’s great for those of us that are more sensitive to gluten, or watching our weight. With only 20 calories per serving, Quest pasta is guilt-free and delicious!

But let’s get down to the real question, how does it taste?

We’ll start off with the classic spaghetti. These guilt-free noodles are low-carb, zero-fat, low-calorie, and gluten-free. Wow. The description impressed me before I even tasted it! For my review of Quest Pasta, I decided to cook it in a more creative way than spaghetti and meat balls. I ended up making my own recipe and the result was this Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta. If you want to try it, I’ve included the recipe below. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic
1/4 onion
olive oil
4 olives
2 or 3 mushrooms (optional)
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. evaporated milk or regular
2 tsp. water
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano

Make sure you rinse your noodles really well before cooking. Upon opening, you get a fishy/ocean smell, but don’t worry, it doesn’t effect the taste. Flash boil the noodles for 1-2 minutes, and then rinse again. Now they are ready to use.

BASE:

Drizzle olive oil into your pan and allow to slightly warm. Add in minced garlic and chopped onion. Once garlic and onions are slightly golden, stir in noodles and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lastly, stir in the chopped olives.

CREAMY SAUCE:

Now that the noodles are cooked, begin making the sauce.

Get out a small bowl or container. Chop some mushrooms (optional) and toss them into the bowl. Next, measure out your oregano and cheese and add that in as well. Microwave the contents for 25 seconds. Once your mixture is warmed add your evaporated milk, water, and salt. Stir well before pouring over the noodles. Mix well until the pasta is evenly coated with your creamy sauce. Pour onto a plate and garnish with fresh tomatoes and basil.

This was a delicious pasta, that was satisfying yet light. I was amazed at how well it cooked and very pleased with this pasta dish. Although I was unsure of what to expect the Quest Pasta to taste like, I was pleasantly surprised. It cooks well and is a great way to get enjoy your pasta dishes without the gluten or carbs. If you’re looking for an alternative to pasta, this just might be what you’re looking for. If you’re interested in trying the Quest Pasta, click here.