Chickpea pasta can be a little gritty or dry—so pair it with a moist, creamy, or oily element like:
- Mashed veg
- Creamy white sauce
- A drizzle of ghee or DF spread
What to Avoid
| ngredient | Why Avoid |
|---|---|
| Tomato, spinach, mushroom, broccoli | High salicylates + glutamates |
| Aged cheese, nutritional yeast, miso | High amines and glutamates |
| Stock cubes, soy sauce, vinegar | High glutamates/salicylates |
| Lemon, herbs, spices | High salicylates |
| Leftovers or slow-cooked meats | High amines |
Safe Serving Ideas for Chickpea Pasta
(Low Salicylate, Low Amine, Low Glutamate)
1. Creamy White Sauce (Failsafe-style)
- Ingredients: Ghee or Nuttelex, rice milk, gluten-free flour, a pinch of salt
- Optional: Add finely mashed white sweet potato or swede for thickness
- 👉 Toss pasta in the sauce and serve warm
Why it works: No amines, no glutamates, no herbs or spices—bland and comforting
If you wish to add herbs, stick to chives or small amounts of parsley.
2. Mashed Veg Sauce
- Cooked peeled potato or swede, blended with rice milk and a touch of oil or ghee
- Can be pureed to a smooth consistency and tossed with the pasta
- Optional: add a small amount of poached, finely shredded chicken (fresh-cooked only)
Why it works: Root veg are generally low in food chemicals when peeled
