Hearts of palm pasta is similar to the size and shape of traditional spaghetti pasta and linguini but without all of the carbs that come with it. My favorite brand is Palmini and at only 2 net carbs and 20 calories per serving, you can eat this vegetable pasta guilt free!
Anytime I need a guilt free pasta fix, I reach for the Palmini hearts of palm pasta. This post is not sponsored but I think the Palmini brand of this vegetable pasta is the best quality you can buy. I like to serve it with a traditional Bolognese, my keto spaghetti sauce, or Alfredo sauce. See below for a super simple Alfredo sauce recipe.
What is hearts of palm pasta made from?
This vegetable pasta is made from the core of some palm trees. The harvesting of the hearts of palm does kill the tree and is typically not sustainable, that's why I am a big fan Palmini brand because they grow their own palm trees in a controlled environment.
What does hearts of palm pasta taste like?
I would compare it to an artichoke heart. It is very similar in taste and texture. The flavor is very mild and almost tastes like nothing, kind of like real pasta! It yields very well to rich sauces because the vegetable pasta is usually packed in citric acid. To get the best flavor, it is recommended to rinse the pasta for several minutes. This helps remove that citric acid.
Can you eat hearts of palm on keto?
Hearts of palm pasta is extremely keto friendly. In fact, a whole bag of Palmini pasta is only 6 net carbs and 60 calories!
If you liked this post, you are going to love my Keto Chicken Soup with Spaghetti Squash Noodles, Keto Taco Pie, and Keto Peanut Butter Fudge.
Tips and notes:
- The Palmini brand hearts of palm comes in Linguine, Angel Hair, and Rice! For this recipe and the photos I used the angel hair.
- Be sure to rinse the noodles to get the citric acid taste off. After you do that, they have almost no taste and really latch onto your pasta sauce.
- Look for other brands of hearts of palm pasta if you want a cheaper alternative, although, they might not be as sustainable as Palmini.
Hearts of Palm Vegetable Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 22 ounces Hearts of palm noodles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
Method
- Prepare the hearts of palm pasta according to the package driections.
- Heat the heavy cream with the seasonings In a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the parmesan and whisk continously until the cheese is fully melted. Toss in the palmini pasta to coat and let heat through. serve
Notes
- The Palmini brand hearts of palm comes in Linguine, Angel Hair, and Rice! For this recipe and the photos I used the angel hair.
- Be sure to rinse the noodles to get the citric acid taste off. After you do that, they have almost no taste and really latch onto your pasta sauce.
- Look for other brands of hearts of palm pasta if you want a cheaper alternative, although, they might not be as sustainable as Palmini.
Jeffrey T. Luftig says
The Palmini Hearts of Palm pasta is also offered in lasagna noodles. Excellent substitute in your keto lasagna recipe!
Rita Hernandez says
I am so excited to find the palomini angel hair pasta and have Alfredo sauce....maybe add some organic sausage with it? Yum!
Darcy says
Hi Jennifer! Silly question. When do you rinse the pasta to get rid of the citric acid? Thanks!
jenniferbanz says
Usually the package has directions for that. I would do it right before cooking them.
Vapetress says
Thanks to Jennifer I just ordered the Hearts of Palm linguini. O A foods produces this brand and they suggest, besides rinsing the product with water, to also soak it in almond milk to get rid of the citric acid flavor that the product is packed in.
Sue says
Hello Jennifer, Could you use the Palmini just like heating up marinara sauce with meatballs?
jenniferbanz says
Definitely!