# Spaghetti

## Product Overview
Spaghetti  
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 546 Reviews.

### Pasta Shapes Available
- [Bucatini](/content/products/bucatini/index.html)  
- [Penne](/content/products/banza-chickpea-penne/index.html)  
- [Rotini](/content/products/banza-chickpea-rotini/index.html)  
- [Elbows](/content/products/banza-chickpea-elbows/index.html)  
- [Shells](/content/products/shells/index.html)  
- [Wheels](/content/products/wheels/index.html)  
- [Cascatelli](/content/products/banza-chickpea-cascatelli/index.html)  
- [Rigatoni](/content/products/rigatoni/index.html)  
- [Cavatappi](/content/products/cavatappi/index.html)  
- [Gemelli](/content/products/gemelli/index.html)  
- Spaghetti  
- [Linguine](/content/products/linguine/index.html)  
- [Angel Hair](/content/products/angel-hair/index.html)  
- [Penne - 10 lbs Bulk Box](/content/products/foodservice-penne-10-lbs/index.html)  
- [Rotini - 10 lbs Bulk Box](/content/products/foodservice-rotini-10-lbs/index.html)  
- [Orzo](/content/products/orzo/index.html)

## Description
We make all the pasta shapes you love with chickpeas. Why? Because we want to eat more pasta! And when your pasta is nutrient-dense, good for the planet, packed with 20G of protein, AND super delicious? Then pasta night can be every night!

### Ingredients  
Chickpeas, Pea Starch, Tapioca, Xanthan Gum

### Cooking Tips
1. We recommend tasting the pasta as you get close to the cook time. The texture is all about personal preference, and the only way to know when your pasta is cooked perfectly is to try it!  
2. Don’t be afraid to adjust the burner as you go. The water should maintain a steady rolling boil as the pasta cooks, and stirring frequently helps ensure it cooks evenly.  
3. If you’re making a pasta salad or cooking extra pasta to meal prep, we recommend cooking it to the lower end of the time range and tossing it with a little olive oil before storing in the fridge. Our pasta does best when stored alone and tossed with sauce right before eating.  
4. We recommend using spaghetti in light, silky sauces - like carbonara!

## Nutritional Benefits
- 50% More protein  
- 3X Fiber  
- 25% Fewer Net Carbs

## How to Cook Banza Spaghetti
### Steps:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil (about 8 cups).
     
2. Add Banza, stir, and reduce to a simmer.
     
3. Cook to desired firmness, stirring frequently, about 8-10 minutes (expect foam).  
     
4. Strain and rinse with water.  
     
5. Enjoy with your favorite sauce!  
     
6. Store your sauce separately from your pasta.

## Nutritional Comparisons
### Banza VS Average Pasta
- Better for your taste buds. And the planet. And, well... you!  
- **Full of the Good Stuff:** 20G of protein. 25% fewer carbs. 100% easy-to-make.  
- **Most importantly... Delicious:** 5 stars x 1000+ reviews = A lot of satisfied pasta-eaters.

## Recipes
### [Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe](/content/blogs/all/spaghetti-meatballs/index.html)
  
**Cook Time:** 45 MINUTES  
**Serves:** 2 to 4 PEOPLE  
**Ingredients:**  
1 jar of Marinara  
1 lb ground turkey (chicken and beef will also work!)  
½ cup GF breadcrumbs  
½ cup grated parmesan  
1 egg  
¼ cup chopped parsley  
2 boxes Banza spaghetti

#### Instructions  
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl.  
3. Form meat mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter without handling or packing too hard.  
4. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes.  
5. Cook Banza according to package until al dente. Strain, return to pot and add to tomato sauce. Heat until bubbling and pasta has finished cooking. Plate and top with meatballs and fresh Parmesan.

### [Spaghetti with Parm & Greens Recipe](/content/blogs/all/spaghetti-with-parm-and-greens/index.html)
  
**Cook Time:** 30 MINUTES  
**Ingredients:**  
1 box Banza Spaghetti  
2 handfuls kale or arugula  
3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)  
3 garlic cloves  
½ cup shredded Parmesan  
¼ cup pine nuts or sliced almonds

#### Instructions  
1. Cook Banza Spaghetti according to package instructions.  
2. Heat olive oil and pine nuts in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. When nuts are just beginning to brown, add sliced garlic and kale (or arugula) and cook until garlic turns golden and greens wilt.  
3. Once pasta is cooked, drain and stir in the greens and Parmesan cheese. Toss until combined and serve immediately.

### [Lemon & Spinach Ricotta Spaghetti Recipe](/content/blogs/all/lemon-spinach-ricotta-spaghetti/index.html)
  
**Cook Time:** 30 MINUTES  
**Ingredients:**  
1 box Banza spaghetti  
1/2 cup ricotta cheese  
Juice and zest of 1 Meyer lemon  
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg  
5 cups baby spinach  
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts

#### Instructions  
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt generously.  
2. Combine ricotta, zest, juice, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk.  
3. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.  
4. Return pasta to the pot, stir in ricotta sauce, spinach, and hazelnuts. Serve immediately.