554778 Thu Sep 04 15:54:16 -0700 2008 20 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 4009372 Anyone have a recomendation for good whole wheat penne? I tried my usual favorite supermarket brand De Cecco's whole wheat penne but it was just nasty and had a weird texture. Thu Sep 04 15:54:16 -0700 2008 153975 bw2082 1 4009479 I like the Barilla plus pasta - not too grainy or heavy. I think I actually served it to my in-laws without them noticing. Thu Sep 04 16:39:56 -0700 2008 4009372 17827 cyberroo 2 4009778 I thought whole wheat pasta might be too "earthy", but Barilla was certainly whole-wheat pasta for whole-wheat-ophobes. I liked it. I'm not convinced that anything stronger really belongs in the Italian cuisine we're accustomed to, but maybe it opens a door for fusion ... Barilla or something stronger in place of soba, maybe? Thu Sep 04 19:08:07 -0700 2008 4009479 14479 wayne keyser 2 4009933 I love the Barilla plus. Every so often I overcook it and ruin it for someone else, but I generally love it. The penne and rotelle are particularly good, and aren't as easy to overcook. They are my saving grace in the world of pasta. Thu Sep 04 20:24:18 -0700 2008 4009479 11225 rabaja 2 4017153 I find found that many people who dint like wholewheat, do like the earthiness of the Barilla whole grain pasta. I bought some of Trader Joe's whole wheat pasta during my last foray to their store, and it wasn't overly strong, but it did take forever to cook. On the plus side, I doubt you can over-cook it. Mon Sep 08 08:23:52 -0700 2008 4009479 22220 Kelli2006 3 4036820 TJ's is a favorite in our house. Both the penne and spaghetti. It definitely can't be overcooked. I like the texture that it adds.. Mon Sep 15 13:09:02 -0700 2008 4017153 11778 irishnyc 2 4033894 The Barilla plus is my favorite too. Lovely texture, good flavor. The TJ's version isn't quite as good, but it's certainly passable. Sun Sep 14 09:49:09 -0700 2008 4009479 64882 Vetter 1 4009482 I really like Heartland brand ww penne. It's very inexpensive and I get it at Supercenter Walmart. I find if you just barely overcook all whole grain pastas, the texture gets better. Thu Sep 04 16:43:13 -0700 2008 4009372 84149 chaddick 1 4009667 when i could eat it, i was a big fan of Bob's Red Mill. it has a nice nutty-ish flavor, and good source of fiber and protein for a pasta. Thu Sep 04 18:12:48 -0700 2008 4009372 15572 Emme 1 4010040 Check out this thread ... http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/542240 Thu Sep 04 21:25:05 -0700 2008 4009372 10609 Cheese Boy 1 4011551 We usually just go with Barilla pasta...always tastes fine. Fri Sep 05 12:37:20 -0700 2008 4009372 112406 Chew on That 1 4012807 I think that Ronzoni makes a really good whole wheat pasta. I believe that it won the Cook's Magazine taste test too. Sat Sep 06 05:28:09 -0700 2008 4009372 34558 roxlet 1 4016765 Ronzoni or Barilla. Even meat and potatoes guys can't tell the difference. Mon Sep 08 05:35:25 -0700 2008 4009372 136169 carey24 1 4017904 Target's Archer Farms store brand whole wheat penne is back on the shelves and is the favorite among the ones we've tried. Mon Sep 08 12:18:41 -0700 2008 4009372 11781 beachmouse 1 4019447 I actually prefer Safeway O Organic's brand whole wheat corkscrew pasta to regular corkscrew pasta. It tastes great in a cold pasta salad! Mon Sep 08 22:13:25 -0700 2008 4009372 197650 cvhound 1 4029756 Hodgson Mill whole wheat pasta is my absolute fav. Great texture, good price, wonderful flavor. http://www.hodgsonmill.com/roi/673/Whole-Wheat-Pastas/Whole-Wheat-Spaghetti-50016.htm I find it at Jewel grocery stores in the Chicago Area. Fri Sep 12 11:20:21 -0700 2008 4009372 208103 ChicagoAmy 1 4033865 I don't know how helpful this will be, since they're our local bakehouse/pasta maker and I'm not sure if they ship, but Miller's Bakehouse (http://millersbakehouse.com/fresh-pasta.html) by far makes the best fresh, whole wheat pasta. Dave makes spinach- and beet-flavored varieties, as well, and the exquisite flavor absolutely makes the dish. Sun Sep 14 09:35:02 -0700 2008 4009372 208457 dairyprincess 1 4036737 I like all the Bio-Nature (not sure of spelling) WW pastas; it's an organic product from Italy. Most health food stores carry it (at least on the east coast.) Have had decent ww penne from Trader Joes, but with them, the producer often changes, and along with the the taste. Mon Sep 15 12:42:32 -0700 2008 4009372 158319 mjoyous 1 4036791 If you're going for completely whole wheat, check the labels. Many of the "whole wheat" pastas are really blends. I like the Hodgson Mills pasta. I loved the Target brand whole wheat pastas but had to give them up when I broke up with Target... One thing I've learned is that you really need to salt the water when you're cooking. It makes a huge difference in the taste. Mon Sep 15 12:57:28 -0700 2008 4009372 88544 Ima Wurdibitsch 1 4039566 I usually only use semolina pasta, but I found DeLallo brand organic whole wheat at whole foods recently for a change of pace. It has a great flavor and is made with bronze dies like the imported italian semolina pasta I buy. highly recommend it. Tue Sep 16 11:57:49 -0700 2008 4009372 170847 cugino 1 4039575 I had a hard time getting used to the taste of ww pasta when I first started, so a friend suggested that I mix ww w/regular pasta. It was a great way to transition, and now I can eat ww pasta w/no problems. I enjoy Barilla and Whole Foods 360 brand. Tue Sep 16 12:01:35 -0700 2008 4009372 12045 gloriousfood