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

Great tasting and good texture for low carb pasta. Has a bit of a longer cook time than regular pasta but I don't mind Calories are great, decent protein and good portion size

We keep coming back to Carbe Diem because it’s one of the few lower carb pastas that still feels like actual pasta to us. The penne has a good bite to it, holds sauce really well, and doesn’t turn soft or gummy if you cook it properly. I also like that the shape works for more than just red sauce. We’ve used it for baked pasta, creamy sauces, and simple weeknight dinners, and it holds up really well every time. For us, this is an easy five stars because it makes it possible to have a satisfying pasta dinner without feeling like we’re settling for a substitute.

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.

Texture of the pasta was still very similar to protein pasta, so on the harder side which I’m not a huge fan of, but great considering the calorie content. I cooked it a little longer than I would regular pasta, and tried it as just a butter pasta and with marinara sauce and both were pretty good. Overall would recommend especially considering it’s not that expensive for a low calorie product.

this low carb pasta taste like real pasta. It's amazing especially being able to eat pasta and still hit my fitness goals, This is the 3rd purchase fir carb diem, try it you won't be dissapointed

I love this pasta! Keep in mind though that it does contain a lot of fiber :-) So I don’t eat it every day but when I crave pasta, this is it!

good pasta..absolutely horrible packaging

Best low carb pasta out there and I've tried many!