Gluten Free Pasta

Homemade or Commercial gluten free pasta are the best wheat substitutes for pasta recipes to people suffering of gluten intolerance or Celiac disease.

But...What is Celiac disease? Also known as gluten intolerance is an inherited autoimmune enteropathy caused by an adverse reaction to gluten in people who are genetically susceptible. In other words, it is a condition in which there is a chronic reaction to certain protein chains, commonly referred to as glutens, found in some cereal grains.

Because of the broad range of symptoms celiac disease presents, it can be difficult to diagnose on gluten-free diets due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, wheat allergy, or other health reasons.

It’s best, fastest, and easiest, when you have someone with celiac disease in your life, or if you are the celiac of the family, to have all purpose gluten free flour on-hand or ready to mix up into whatever you need, rather than food avoidance.

But first and more important, never start a gluten free diet by yourself. Ask experienced people or visit the doctor.

If you love pasta, rather than to avoid it.... I will show you some great Gluten free Pasta Recipes...

Homemade gluten free pasta.

Homemade Gluten-Free Pasta

This recipe makes 3 servings as noodles alone and 5 to 6 servings in a mixed casserole.

Ingredients.

1/3 cup tapioca flour

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons potato starch

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon Xanthan gum

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Combine flours, salt and gum. Beat eggs lightly and add oil. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir. This will feel much like pastry dough. Work together into a firm ball. Knead for a minute or two. Place ball of dough on your bread board and roll as thin as possible.

One pasta cook suggests you should be able to see the board through the dough. The dough is tough and although almost transparent, will still handle well.

Slice the noodles into very thin strips or if using for lasagna, into 1-1/2" x 4" rectangles. The pasta is now ready to cook or to freeze uncooked for later use.

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water to which 1 tablespoon of oil has been added, for 10 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness and the size of your pieces. You will have to test for doneness.