12 Best Low-Carb Pasta and Noodles You Can Buy Online
According to nutritionists and professional chefs, these pasta alternatives are the best of the best.

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Pasta is absolutely a crowd favorite when it comes to an easy weeknight dinner. Whether tossed in a delicious tomato sauce or served alongside protein-packed meatballs, it makes for a great vehicle for flavor. Looking for some low-carb pasta noodles to incorporate into your diet? The best low-carb noodles are an excellent way to increase your fiber and veggie intake, two things many Americans are lacking in their diet.
Our Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen food editors and registered dietitians in the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab tested over 50 pasta and noodle alternatives to find the best low-carb pasta brands to add to your pantry.
If you're wondering what you can use in place of noodles for a low-carb diet, any of these top-ranked options can be a good substitute for regular pasta. "If you’re diabetic or watching your carbohydrate intake, low-carb pasta alternatives can be a great mealtime option that gives a similar taste and texture as the real thing without excessively spiking blood sugar levels," says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., director of the GH Institute Nutrition Lab. "They can also be a convenient way to incorporate more veggies, legumes, fiber and protein into your diet."
The Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab analyzed low-carb pasta alternatives for their nutrition facts, ingredient lists, taste, texture, cooking times and more. Our top picks have about 30 grams of net carbs or less, although some clock in at slightly higher than 30 grams. Our picks prioritized high-fiber and high-protein content which contribute to the satiety of each low-carb noodle. Our experts favored picks that had minimal ingredient lists with favorable texture and taste profiles.
Below our reviews of the best low-carb noodles and pasta alternatives, you'll find more information on how we selected the best low-carb noodles, plus tips on what to look for while shopping.
Amy (she/her) is a registered dietitian with the Nutrition Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering nutrition- and health-related content and product testing. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Miami University of Ohio and a master's degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. Prior to Good Housekeeping, she worked at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City as a cardiac transplant dietitian. She has authored numerous chapters in clinical nutrition textbooks and has also worked in PR and marketing for food company start-ups.

Becca Miller (she/her) has been working in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen since 2018, where she researches and writes about tasty recipes, food trends and top cooking tools. She graduated from NYU with a liberal arts degree focusing on creative writing. She makes killer scrambled eggs, enjoys a glass of un-oaked chardonnay and takes pride in her love of reality television.
Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, where she handles all nutrition-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. She is also Good Housekeeping’s on-staff fitness and exercise expert. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.
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