New Banza pasta shape lands exclusively at Whole Foods

The newest chickpea-based pasta from Banza is landing exclusively at Whole Foods locations, in addition to online. The new Cascatelli pasta was created in partnership with Dan Pashman, host of the award-winning food podcast The Sporkful.

"Chickpeas, and more broadly beans, are one of the best foods for human health and the environment,” said Brian Rudolph, CEO and co-founder of Banza. “Expanding our pasta line to include exciting new shapes like Cascatelli is one way we can further our mission. We're proud to bring the latest version of Cascatelli to our fans and can't wait to see it in kitchens across the country."

Banza pastas are made from chickpeas instead of wheat, making for a healthier plant-based alternative with higher protein and fiber and fewer carbs. Banza said the new Cascatelli pasta is inspired by the Italian word for “waterfalls,” as the pasta has a shape unlike traditional pastas.

"It was amazing to see the excitement around Cascatelli when it launched last year, and it made us eager to create a version made from ingredients that all pasta lovers could enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions," said Dan Pashman, creator and host of The Sporkful. "I really wanted to make a gluten-free version of Cascatelli that would hold up to my high standards for taste and texture. After speaking with scientists who explained why chickpeas work so well for gluten-free pasta, I sampled many different brands and found Banza to be the best by far. I'm excited to partner with their team for this new era of Cascatelli."

The new pasta is found only at Whole Foods locations, eatbanza.com and amazon.com. Founded in 2014, Banza products are found in over 19,000 stores across the countries.