Though it’s known as an “ancient grain” (first consumed by humans around 3,500 years ago), quinoa rose steadily to its modern moment in the early 21st century, when restaurants started featuring this South American seed in a variety of dishes. Noticing the trend—and admiring the benefits of this gluten-free pseudo-grain—Trader Joe’s began developing products that feature quinoa, including our Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Fusilli Pasta. Having been around for about a decade now, this Fusilli is still a hit with our customers, even for those who are not seeking a gluten-free option.

But what sets this Pasta apart from other gluten free noodles? Notably, our Organic Fusilli is made of 20% Quinoa. When we created it, similar gluten-free pastas only contained about 5% quinoa. We combined the Organic Quinoa with Organic Brown Rice, yielding a pasta product that is texturally tantalizing, and nutritionally interesting. Not only is it gluten, sodium, and sugar free, but each two-thirds cup serving delivers 4g of protein and 2g of fiber.

And the subtly nutty flavor pairs well with a variety of sauces and preparations. Enjoy it served hot, tossed with pasta sauce and grated Parmesan. Or make it the center of a chilled pasta salad with fresh Organic Basil, Campari tomatoes, olive oil, and several shakes of our Aglio Olio Seasoning Blend.