Carbe Diem!, Penne, Lower Net Carb Pasta with Traditional Flavor & Texture, 8 grams of Protein, 55% Fewer Net Carbs & Only 110 Calories Per Serving, Pack of 3

Many of the reviews complain that this isn't a low carb pasta. The pasta is marketed as "lower NET carbs" not low carb. The manufacturer isn't lying. Some consumers are just misunderstanding. NET carbs are calculated by deducting the stated amount of fiber from the stated amount of carbohydrates. This pasta is absolutely a lower NET carb pasta because there are 24 grams of fiber in every serving and after you subtract that from the 40 grams of carbohydrates you are left with 16 grams of NET carbs. That is a huge difference when comparing it to regular pasta.I have been buying Fiber Gourmet high fiber/lower net carb pasta for years and after a recent recipe change it's not to my liking anymore, so I decided to try the Carbe Diem penne and rotini. This is way less expensive and so much better. I cannot believe how good it is. The penne was cooked perfectly in 14 minutes and the rotini in 13. It wasn't broken in the package or hard and chewy after cooking. It tastes just like any regular dry pasta would taste. It is so delicious and I'm so glad I tried it. I am now a fan for life.Updated 6-10-24 - I just bought the elbows and they are also delicious. They cooked in 13 minutes. They are much bigger than standard Elbows. I attached a picture of before and after they were cooked for reference. I love the size. They are perfect in my garbanzo bean and lentil stew. They also have lines and they really hold onto the sauce.8/9/24 - Updated to add an image of the spaghetti. It's great just like all the others, and it cooked perfectly in 16 minutes. This brand cannot be beat for low NET carb, high fiber pasta. It's the best!8/25/25 - Updated to say I now use my Instant-pot pressure cooker to cook all these different pastas. As an example (you can find cooking instructions online for every type of pasta), for a full box of penne, I add 24 ounces (3 cups) of water with a splash of olive oil and a dash of salt. I cook on high pressure for four minutes, let it naturally release for two minutes then quick release. It's cooked perfectly without boiling a big pan of water. It's so much faster and a great option if you have a pressure cooker.

Easily the best low(er) carb pasta I've tried.

I haven’t tried it myself yet, but I gave it to my dad for Christmas because he doesn’t eat enough protein and he really likes it. Looking forward to trying it myself one day!

Cooks up nicely and tastes great I !ike their other pastas,too. Ths best low. carb pasta out there.

This is good pasta. It cooks well and tastes good. There were no issues with this pasta that I could find.

Love these noodles. Have ordered repeatedly for over a year now. There is no texture or flavor difference from traditional noodles they just don’t have carbs. Might be witch craft but it’s delicious and diabetic approved.

I have been buying this for years, no other pasta compares! It is pricey but worth it sometimes, I just have to feed a family of 7. The taste is always consistent and it cooks very well like traditional pasta.It fits within our calorie budget, if you're counting, we follow the Trim Healthy Mamma Plan. It can be used in any paste dish, especially Mac and cheese. Texture is my favorite, depending on how you cook it, it is slightly firm.

They sent me Macaroni instead of Penne. They refunded my money and let me keep the product I never ordered but I just tossed it out. Their Penne and Spaghetti are the best, not a fan of the macaroni. Would be 5 stars if they got the order right.