How To Cook Palmini Pasta Noodles | Pro-Tips + Recipes
This post is all about Palmini pasta noodles. I have tried a lot of pasta alternatives before, but wanted to highlight this special low-carb pasta option because it’s extremely unique!
Keep reading if you’re wondering what this low-carb pasta tastes likes, how to cook with palmini, how to serve these plant-based noodles, and more.
What does Palmini pasta taste like?
If you eat it straight out of the can, it will taste like Hearts of Palm with a softer texture. It has a bit of a lemony flavor to it but that blends in nicely with sauces.
If you find Palmini too acidic, just soak it in your choice of milk for about 30 minutes.
Prepared with a regular pasta sauce and properly rinsed, the resemblance to regular pasta is remarkable.
Palmini has the consistency of linguini (a bit shorter) and is smooth like pasta.
Do you boil Palmini?
Palmini comes in both a can and these pouches shown above. Drain Palmini and rinse with water.
Palmini is already cooked and perfectly al dente!
For a softer texture, you can boil the rinsed product for 5-10 minutes in water.
Does Palmini actually taste like pasta?
I have tried several different products as pasta substitutes and this is by far the best one! The texture is lovely (not overly soggy or soft like zucchini, or rubbery).
The taste is very mild. It’s almost undetectable in a good flavorful sauce.
I’ve used this in all kinds of sauces including pumpkin sauce, greek yogurt alfredo sauce, and no sugar added marinara. They’ve all turned out great!
Is Palmini pasta healthy?
Yes! Palmini pasta is made purely from hearts of palm.
This whole-food pasta alternative is low in carbs, low in calories, gluten-free, high-fiber, low in sugar, and Palmini pasta is also keto-friendly.
Does Palmini need to be refrigerated?
Not unless it’s been opened. If opened, Palmini can be stored in a refrigerator for up to three days and no longer than a week.
Palmini can also be frozen for up to three months.
When unopened, Palmini is shelf-stable in the can or pouch you purchase it in.
How do you use Palmini?
The cooking instructions suggest soaking the Palmini in milk for 30 minutes before cooking.
I recommend draining and soaking them in nut milk for an hour or so. You can also soak them in nut milk overnight if you’d like.
If you eat it straight out of the can or pouch, it will have a much more lemony flavor. Once the Palmini has soaked, drain it and add it to any pasta dish as you normally would!
What are some ways to serve Palmini pasta?
Below are some recipes I use with Palmini pasta.
- I love serving Palmini with lemon butter sauce, garlic, parmesan, and shrimp. Similar to this 20-Minute Risotto Recipe! It’s very light and flavorful!
- I also toss Palmini in my no sugar added creamy vegan tomato cream sauce, sprinkle with nutritional yeast, and top with grilled chicken.
- Another way to serve Pamlini pasta is by tossing it in buffalo cauliflower alfredo sauce and adding sauteed mushrooms.
- Lastly, try serving Palmini pasta as a stir-fry! I follow the same steps for my Healthy 15-Minute Stir Fry, but substitute the cauliflower rice for Palmini pasta. It turns into more of a low-carb Palmini pad Thai. Delicious!
I hope this post answered all of your questions about this low-carb pasta substitute!
I also hope you got some ideas for cooking with it and learned some pro-tips!
Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you use Palmini noodles and let me know what you created! I am always looking for more fun ideas!
I drain and rinse with cold water. Then I boil the noodles for 10 minutes with Granulated Garlic and Sea Salt, 1 level teaspoon of each for 2 cans.
I have used the palmini straight out of the can rinsing it and it was okay to crunchy for me Tonight I boiled it for about 7 minutes and it was still a little crunchy but not too bad. I had made traditionals spaghetti noodles for my family and really wanted spaghetti so once they were boiled they definitely softened up and when I put the sauce on them it was perfect I felt like I was eating a traditional spaghetti dinner I will definitely continue to use these in my keto lifestyle
Has anyone tried cooking it in the Instant pot? Can anyone tell me how to do that? Thank you.
Hi Suzie! I have not. I would think it would get too soggy if you did. Let us know if you give it a try!
I have been using this pasta for over a year, I love it, would like to see a bowtie or penne pasta from the Hearts of Palm. I use if just like I would use regular pasta.
Same! Been using it forever and would love some other fun shapes!
Very good noodle. Made an awesome lasagna. Boiled about 10 minutes. Was great.
Can you cook palmini in a crock pot for lasagna? I asked the palmini website but no one respnded
Hi! I’m actually not sure! I’ve never tried it. Let me know if you do!
I tried the lasagna noodles and I thought they tasted great. The first time I tried these, I used them right out of the can after a rinse. They were too al dente for my preference, I like a softer texture. It tasted like regular lasagna noodles the day after I reheated and they softened up. I made these again by boiling them for about 5 minutes and it turned out beautiful. Everyone thought they were regular noodles. Guilt-free lasagna!
I have not tried soaking in milk. The 1st time tried I was very disappointed. Noodles seemed stiff & did not care for the texture. I had bought a dozen cans & decided to experiment.
Boil in salted water for 30 minutes. That is the trick. Made both a Lasagna & a Spaghetti, everyone preferred the Palmini to regular lasagna noodles. The Spaghetti, I boiled for 30 minutes then added to the sauce simmering 2 hours – results were excellent.
Louisiana Cajun, have competed & won in Gumbo competitions. Will be purchasing Palmini exclusively for Keto pasta. Its all in the boiling.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for such a helpful idea!!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful 🙂
I will definitely be trying this way today! I’m doing spaghetti and meatballs!
I bought a can of angel hair at Lowe’s foods for 3.98. I boiled it for 12 minutes. I added it to my cooked meat sauce in a tomato sauce. It was beyond delicious.
It was a little crispy not so soft like pasta gets. I did not smell an odor of lemon. One can was enough for 2 servings. Now I’m looking into stir frying with veggies. I will never buy pasta again. This is perfect! This defines tastes like angel hair pasta!
I made a lasagna. I soaked the lasagna sheets overnight in almond milk after rinsing straight from the can. I boiled in salt water for 10 minutes, but will boil longer next time. They were a little too firm for me but the taste of the final product was great. I found the canned noodles were available at Walmart on the gluten free aisle.
You are beyond helpful!~ Thank you for taking the time to share… so excited to use some of your recipes with my ‘noodles.’
The article said it’s al dented from the can. I would say it’s crunchy instead. Maybe I should have boiled it. I’m a big pasta guy.
Hello thank you for your I’m out on this pasta substitute.
My only question is do you prefer the canned or pouch? Just wondering if you’ve tried both and one was better than the other.
Thank you
Hi! I haven’t found one to be better than the other. I think I like the cans just because they are easier to store in my pantry!