Hearts of Palm Pasta
Published June 2, 2022 • Updated February 1, 2026
The BEST ready to eat palm noodles
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The closest thing to actual traditional noodles is hearts of palm pasta. From the texture, the flavor, and the appearance - you won't miss carby pasta on the keto diet anymore.
My go-to pasta swap is noodles from hearts of palm. I use them in my baked spaghetti and skillet lasagna recipe. I always have this gluten-free pasta in my pantry.
Hearts of palm pasta noodles come in different shapes from spaghetti, angel hair and fettuccine. But they also have sheets of lasagna noodles, white rice and brown rice.
Besides the variety of pasta types, they are easy to prepare. In fact, hearts of palm noodles don’t require much preparation at all. Just open the package, drain and dump into your sauce. On top of that, they are shelf stable and don’t need to be frozen, refrigerated or cooked.
Hearts of palm pasta has the perfect al dente texture and a neutral flavor, so your spaghetti tastes like spaghetti and your chow mein tastes like chow mein. It’s the ideal pasta substitute.
What is hearts of palm pasta?
Hearts of palm come from the center of the cabbage palm tree. It’s called hearts of palm because it comes from the heart of palm trees that grow in Ecuador, Florida and South Carolina.
Hearts of palm has a similar texture to noodles when cut into a noodle shape. They are mostly water and fiber, so hearts of palm pasta is very low in net carbs making them the perfect noodle for the keto diet.
How to make hearts of palm pasta
- Open the package.
- Drain the excess liquid off.
- Add to sauce or casserole
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Ingredients
9 oz hearts of palm noodles -
3 tablespoons olive oil, optional
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salt and pepper, optional
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Open package and strain
Cut open hearts of palm noodles package and strain off liquid using a colander.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Is hearts of palm healthy?
Hearts of palm is a good source of fiber. It is low-carb and low calorie making it an ideal vegetable noodle to add to your diet.
Do palm noodles need to be rinsed?
It depends on the brand. Some brands require rinsing before adding to your meal, others do not.
Is a hearts of palm a starch?
No. Hearts of palm is a non-starchy vegetable.
The texture is surprisingly close to regular pasta.
Right? I was skeptical the first time too but the texture really holds up. The olive oil helps keep them from getting rubbery.
I heard that boiling the noodles will give it a softer texture. Have u ever boiled them...if you have how long for?
I actually haven't tried that. That might be suggested for the Palmini of noodles because they are harder, but the Natural Heavens brand (which is the one I use and recommend) is already soft like cooked spaghetti noodles.
Can leftovers of dishes with hearts of palms be frozen; & if so, for how long?
Yes, you can freeze recipes with hearts of palm noodles. They should keep for 1-2 months, maybe 3 if you seal them really well.