Acceptable Pasta Side Dish with Good Nutrition
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Everybody likes a little convenience in the kitchen. A main dish that requires preparation is certainly desirable, but a side dish can make the meal more complete and it's always nice when the side dish takes little time or work to prepare. Lipton Pasta Sides Chipotle Rosa works well when you want a simple addition to a main meal and don't want to devote time to preparation. Just add water, milk, and butter, boil for a short time, and serve- it really is that simple.

The convenience of this product is easily its best quality, but what about the taste? Well, it is spicy, Mexican- like, basic pasta flavored, and seems like a decent choice to add to a meal consisting of Mexican or similar foods. The spice level isn't too extreme, but I find the taste a little boring and a little too salty. A few more added ingredients to the mixture would make it better, but the manufacturer instead decided to keep it simple and included nothing but spiral- shaped pasta and spicy seasoning.

Based on flavor alone, this product would rank slightly below average, but it does offer some other qualities that help convince me to increase my rating. Besides the quick preparation already discussed, this product offers a good deal of nutrition- a level more on par with what you would expect in a healthy vegetable or other side dish. And, the price is right. It is common to find envelopes selling for less than a buck fifty each, so it easily fits within any budget.

A side dish can add greatly to a main dish and if quickness of preparation is your desire, then Lipton Pasta Sides Chipotle Rosa is a possible food option to consider. It isn't a great- tasting food product, but for the nutrition, price, and ease of preparing, it makes a good side dish option for your next Mexican dish or other meal.
3527851
Quick and easy Pasta side dish.  When you don't realize that supper is close, this helps fill in the menu in a hurry.
222348
I love spaghetti and I love vegetables, so it's a great way to eat healthy without giving up on flavor. I cook whatever veggie I'm making the noodles out of (usually zucchini) in a frying pan with a tiny bit of olive oil and salt until it's apmost the consistency I like, then mix in the sauce for the last minute
2170010
Pasta, and sauce, that microwaves in a minute and tastes better than cardboard and appropriate temperature for both? I was highly skeptical but proven wrong. Tasty, above average quality, and reasonably healthy. Pasta is a little dry, but very edible.
3173321
I am on a low carb diet. This has been the best substitute for pasta I have found yet. It's not pasta, but it takes it's place well in pasta dishes. Holds sauce very well
3967842
Thank goodness this pasta makes life for a gluten-free lifestyle so much more enjoyable.  It cooks with enough firm texture, unlike other gluten-free items that become too soggy or a mush.  The pasta goes well in Greek tomato-based dishes, in a pasta dish with only olive oil, sardines, garlic, and chili pepper flakes, as well as in casseroles and normal pasta dishes.  I'm glad I bought the five box package too.
496863
My kids LOVE this pasta; they call it "Turtle shell pasta,' no matter how many times I explain what it really is.  The texture is nice and al dente; it is difficult to overcook which is nice.
2348645
My wife and I cook for only the two of us and we have found these Knorr side dishes to be just right to go along with our dinner meal. They taste good and they are easy to prepare quickly. My wife likes fettuccini and we add parmesan cheese to jazz up the flavor and make it taste a little richer.  It is good with pork chops or chicken for example.

The package makes 2 servings and that is just right for us. Each serving has 290 calories after being prepared and only 2 sugars which is important for us. I like the product for its ease of preparation, fast cooking and good taste. I rated it at 4 stars.

This is just the right size to prepare for 2 people for dinner, we like it. It is fast and easy to fix!

This is a pretty good little side for not a lot of work or cooking time. We liked it a lot.
1736349
Good AND cheap meets both standards.  The recipes are straightforward and appear easy to make.  Ingredients are inexpensive, but nutritious, filling, and healthful.  There is a nice recruitment of meals from other cuisines.  I anticipate a lot of use.
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The macronutrient profiles on these things are fantastic for those wanting a good source of protein and lower net carbs in their menu. The flavor is notably different from semolina and similar traditional pastas, and the texture is like a stiffer al dente version of those even when thoroughly cooked, but I personally prefer it. I highly recommend cream or oil-based sauces in preference to red ones to take advantage of those differences! People on a Low-Carb/High-Fat nutrition scheme like ketogenic diets, Atkins, etc. will want to look into a good alfredo or spicy peanut sauce for thse.
3956244
The rice dish was good tasting, flavorful. I made it as a side dish with sliced sirloin. However, my family would  prefer less sodium.
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Normally, it is difficult to find prepared box meals, but I am a believer in GOOD EARTH.  I have tried a few dishes now, and have not been disappointed.  The Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta is easy and yes, tiny bit spicy.  What I like is the use of Whole Grain Pasta and no artificial flavors nor artificial preservatives.

You get plenty of whole grain Angel Hair, whole wheat flour to coat your shrimp, and a spicy citrus glaze.  On this dish, after you oook the pasta, you coat it with a pasta seasoning.

Brown and/or saute the shrimp, pour the glaze and it is ready.  This dish calls for a pound of shrimp, and the servings is enough for a small size family; with moderate portions.

The meal is easy to prepare, with wholesome goodness.  Try these other dishes from Good Earth:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Good-Earth-Restaurant-Favorites-Tuscan-Chicken-with-Penne-Pasta/dp/B00434KONW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Good Earth Restaurant Favorites, Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta, </a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Good-Earth-Restaurant-Favorites-Mediterranean-Chicken-with-Angel-Hair-Pasta/dp/B00434FSOC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Good Earth Restaurant Favorites, Mediterranean Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta, )</a>

Rizzo
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I do not need to eat gluten free, but I like to eat whole grains and to have some variety in my diet, so I often turn to the Tinkyada brown rice pastas.  They are my go-to pastas for making macaroni and cheese, lasagna, etc.

I'm not *quite* as happy with this spaghetti, although it is still pretty good.  Some of the other pasta shapes, you really can't tell the difference between them and the "real thing."  This one is just a little bit chewier/more rubbery than real pasta.  It's not bad -- and for GF or whole grain pasta, it's pretty good -- it's just not as good as some of the other Tinkyada shapes.

It works both freshly-cooked and reheated as leftovers (though the noodles tend to stick together some after time in the refrigerator).  The nutrition is excellent -- this is low in sodium, it has some potassium, it has lots of fiber and protein, and it includes calcium, iron, niacin, and folic acid.  I love how simple the ingredients list is: brown rice, spinach powder, water.

I will still buy this occasionally, for the sake of variety, although it's not my favorite whole grain spaghetti product.
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This is the best pasta substitute that I have tried so far (the others being green lentil, red lentil, brown rice, wheat pasta, and "fortified" white pasta). Make sure you don't overcook it, and also realize that you're eating beans, not wheat, so portions should be smaller.

I thought it was excellent.
1698911
The pasta itself doesn't have much taste which isn't an issue at all. Considering the carb and protein values, I rate this with 5 stars. It tastes great with a good marinara sauce and frehs shredded Parmesan cheese.
4719845
This pasta is yummy and good for you; it's low glycemic index makes it digestable even when I usually by gluten free
2221885
Great replacement for wheat noodles. I ignore the spice packet and cook them in sea salt for a tasty side dish.