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36 Low FODMAP Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

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Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy.

Asian Steak & Noodle Salad With Mint & Peanuts

Another main dish salad that we love, especially in warmer weather, when the mint is plentiful in our garden or the farers market. Noodles, tender steak, fresh mint and crunchy peanuts combine beautifully with extra-wide rice noodles. Get the Asian Steak & Noodle Salad with Mint and Peanuts recipe.

Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta With Sage

close overhead shot of baked pasta with roasted pumpkin, fresh mozzarella and sage in white baking pan on rack
Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta With Sage. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Roasted winter squash (pumpkin) is smooth, creamy and colorful! It pairs beautifully in this baked pasta dish, featuring rice penne or ziti, mozzarella and crispy fried sage leaves. Get the Low FODMAP Roasted Pumpkin Baked Pasta With Sage Recipe.

Bacon Chicken Ranch Mac n’ Cheese

Main image Low FODMAP Chicken & Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese on white plate with fork; grey quartz surface
Bacon Chicken Ranch Mac n’ Cheese. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Bacon. Ranch dressing. Mac and cheese. Any one of these alone is a crave-able food, so we thought, why not combine them in a low FODMAP, gluten-free, rice noodle casserole? Get the Bacon Chicken Ranch Mac n’ Cheese Recipe.

Chili Mac

Low FODMAP Chili Mac in brown bowl with fork
Chili Mac. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Hearty, beefy chili, beans and mac and cheese are married together in this family-favorite, which uses rice-based elbow pasta. Get the Chili Mac recipe.

Pasta Primavera

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Pasta Primavera. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

A lighter pasta dish, this version features spring vegetables and rice pasta. Get the Pasta Primavera recipe.

Macaroni Slaw

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Macaroni Slaw. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Another one of our super popular “mash-ups”. This time macaroni salad and coleslaw are combined for an all-new side-dish that might become the most requested. Bring this to a summer cookout featuring rice-based elbows and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Makes a great light main dish lunch, too. Get the Macaroni Slaw recipe.

Low FODMAP Pad See Ew

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Low FODMAP Pad See Ew. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This bowl of slurpy, wide Asian style rice noodles is flavor packed with umami ingredients, like soy sauce, oyster sauce as well as low FODMAP garlic replacer and vinegar. Chicken and Chinese broccoli make this a hearty dish. Get the Low FODMAP Pad See Ew recipe.

Roasted Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil & Arugula

We always keep a package (or two) of shelf-stable gluten-free, rice-based gnocchi around. And once we roasted them, instead of boiling them, we never went back! You gotta try this recipe. Get the Roasted Gnocchi recipe.

Thai Basil Steak Salad

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Thai Basil Steak Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We love a good steak salad with tomatoes and blue cheese, but how about an Asian vibe? Here you get to indulge in the flavors of fish sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek, toasted sesame oil, ginger and Thai basil. All with slippery, slurpy rice noodles and tender steak, too. Get the Thai Basil Steak Salad recipe.

One-Pan Pasta & Vegetables

One-Pan Low FODMAP Pasta & Vegetables, steak alongside on blue and white plate
One-Pan Pasta & Vegetables. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This one-dish pasta dinner is complete with squash, tomatoes, carrots, red bell peppers and kale. The rice noodles are lightly dressed with butter, garlic-olive oil and Parmesan and finished off with fresh basil. Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Get the One-Pan Pasta & Vegetables recipe.

Pasta With Mussels

Low FODMAP Pasta with Mussels in a white bowl with bread alongside
Pasta With Mussels. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

In 20 minutes you can make this restaurant worthy dish with mussels, rice linguine, white wine, Pecorino and parsley. Get the Pasta with Mussels recipe.

Zoodles Noodles & Sprouts Salad

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Zoodles Noodles & Sprouts Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Zoodles are spiralized zucchini and here they pair with skinny rice noodles for a slurpy, hearty, fiber rich salad. Enjoy as a main dish! Get the Zoodles Noodles & Sprouts Salad recipe.

Pork & Noodles

Low FODMAP Pork and Noodles in wooden bowl with chopsticks
Pork & Noodles. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is a quick weeknight meal featuring ground pork and long, thin, rice noodles. Get the Pork & Noodles recipe.

Skillet Lasagna

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Skillet Lasagna .Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Lasagna made in a skillet? You bet, with all the classic flavors. Dinner in minutes. Who doesn’t like pasta, tomato sauce and cheese? Gooey, melty cheese? Lasagna is a standby, but is not a weeknight dish. Here we combine all of the ingredients that you love, but use techniques to get it on the table fast – about 35 minutes! We started with the basics, and then embellished – and use rice-based lasagna noodles! This recipe features ground turkey, to lighten it up a bit, and chopped carrots, zucchini and green bell pepper to nutrition, color and crunch. Get the Skillet Lasagna recipe.

Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese

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Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is our easiest mac and cheese recipe – a true classic that the family will love. Lactose-free, too! Perfect with rice-based elbow macaroni.Get the Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese recipe.

Summer Rolls

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Summer Rolls. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

When we assemble summer rolls, we often switch up the fillings, making some with tofu, maybe some with shrimp, but they always include rice vermicelli and fresh herbs such as mint. We have step-by-step photos to show you how to make them; the technique is easier than you might think! Get the recipe for Summer Rolls.

Hearty Lasagna 

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Hearty Lasagna. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Everyone loves lasagna and we show you how you CAN have it while even on the Elimination Phase of the low FODMAP diet or when eating gluten-free. Rice-based lasagna noodles are easy to find these days! Get the Hearty Low FODMAP Lasagna recipe.

Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Lemony Carbonara

Carbonara is a rich pasta dish. While our serving sizes are low FODMAP, make sure you do understand your relationship with rich dishes, which can be an IBS trigger for some. The lemon adds a bright note. We like to use rice-based linguine or spaghetti. Get the Lemony Low FODMAP Carbonara.

Bolognese

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Bolognese. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Bolognese sauce. Hearty. Traditional – and now low FODMAP and gluten-free. We love this served with a long and wide pasta, like rice fettuccine or tagliatelle. Get the Low FODMAP Bolognese recipe.

Baked Stuffed Shells with Meatballs

Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs
Baked Stuffed Shells with Meatballs. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson

Pasta shells stuffed with cheese and meatballs and topped with a quick tomato sauce. Sound like a classic? It is! Perfect for parties, potlucks and satisfies kids and adults alike. Just add a big green, leafy salad with a tangy vinaigrette. Get the Baked Stuffed Shells with Meatballs recipe.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Tender noodles (we used rice-based casarecce), feta, cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers. A main dish pasta salad – that happens to be low FODMAP and gluten-free – will transport you to the Mediterranean. Get the Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe.

Shrimp & Broccoli With Noodles

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Shrimp & Broccoli With Noodles. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Extra wide and slurpy rice-based noodles are combined with tender shrimp, broccoli and red bell pepper. An easy and quick weeknight meal. Get the Shrimp & Broccoli With Noodles recipe.

Baked Ziti with Sausage and Swiss Chard 

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Baked Ziti with Sausage and Swiss Chard. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This one-pan Baked Ziti with Sausage & Swiss Chard has so much going for it. It is super easy to make, feeds a crowd, is perfect for bringing to potlucks, is always welcomed on a buffet, and it is gluten-free! Did I mention that it is gooey with cheese? Get the Baked Ziti with Sausage and Swiss Chard recipe.

Manicotti with Kale

Low FODMAP Manicotti on a white plate with silver fork; green napkin
Manicotti with Kale. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Gluten-free manicotti shells stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and chopped baby kale for added color and nutrition. You might have to order the rice-based manicotti shells, so plan ahead. Get the Manicotti with Kale recipe.

Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese

lobster mac n cheese in large white casserole dish
Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This gluten-free Lobster Mac n’ Cheese might be the ultimate combination of comfort food and elegant. You get creamy, gooey, cheesy macaroni and cheese, and if that weren’t great enough, there are pockets of tender lobster scattered throughout. Try this dish for an important family get-together like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s or Father’s Day or New Year’s Eve. Get the Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese recipe.

Super Deluxe Baked Ziti

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Super Deluxe Baked Ziti. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is comfort food. Pasta, meat, sausage, tomato sauce, cheese, cheese and more cheese. Make this gluten-free, lactose-free Super Deluxe Baked Ziti when you need to feed the hoards. Get the Super Deluxe Baked Ziti recipe.

Four Cheese Baked Penne with Greens & Tomatoes

This baked pasta dish can be made in a casserole, but how impressive is it to be able to unmold it and present it as seen in the image above? All you need is a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. This Four Cheese Baked Penne with Greens and Tomatoes is comprised of gluten-free penne (we like Jovial), a silky-smooth white sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, feta, Havarti and cottage cheese with spinach and tomatoes. Get the Four Cheese Baked Penne with Greens & Tomatoes recipe.

Quick Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli & Goat Cheese

We love picking up a low FODMAP rotisserie chicken for quick meals and this rice pasta dish puts it to good use. A little goat cheese and broccoli and you will have dinner made in no time. Get the Quick Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli & Goat Cheese recipe.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Tuna Noodle Casserole. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This gluten-free Tuna Noodle Casserole combines pasta, canned tuna, a creamy cheese sauce, peas and a crunchy, gluten-free breadcrumb topping – with more cheese and a dash of garlic-infused oil. Classic comfort-food. Bring the casserole to the table and dig in. All you need is a green salad on the side. Get the Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe.

Noodle Kugel

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Noodle Kugel. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

What is noodle kugel? It’s a sweet pasta casserole, except that the word pasta seems so wrong here. Gotta go with noodle. Cooked rice noodles are combined with sugar, eggs and lots of dairy. Sour cream, butter, and cottage cheese – all lactose-free! Sweet, chewy raisins dot the casserole throughout. Get the Noodle Kugel recipe.

Braised Chicken & Mushroom Ragu

Low FODMAP Braised Chicken & Mushroom Ragu in grey bowl with fork alongside
Braised Chicken & Mushroom Ragu. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

A slow braise, like this ragu, with mushrooms and chicken yields rich flavor. This is a hearty cold winter dish. We like it over a hearty noodle shape; we used rice-based rigatoni. Get the Braised Chicken & Mushroom Ragu recipe.

Hot & Sour Shrimp Lo Mein

Low FODMAP Hot and Sour Shrimp Lo Mein closeup on white oval platter
Hot & Sour Shrimp Lo Mein. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

No need to order take-out for low mein. And ours is gluten-free, too, due to the rive based wide Asian-style noodles! Tender shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts and broccoli for a restaurant-worthy take on a classic. Get the Hot & Sour Shrimp Lo Mein recipe.

Spicy Sichuan Noodles & Shrimp Salad

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Spicy Sichuan Noodles & Shrimp Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Loads of carrot and cucumber slivers, along with bean sprouts, make this a nutritious, colorful and delicious salad. We used 3mm rice noodles, but you could use any long shaped rice-based pasta you like. The sauce is easy to make with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, vinegar, rice wine and ginger. Red pepper flakes add heat. Get the Spicy Sichuan Noodles & Shrimp Salad recipe.

Asian Tofu Noodle Papaya Salad

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Asian Tofu Noodle Papaya Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This main dish salad has so much going for it: noodles for carb satisfaction, tofu for protein, papaya for color, texture and sweet flavor and a sauce with sambal oelek, fish sauce, ginger, soy sauce and lime. Flavor packed! Try a long shape rice noodle. Get the Asian Tofu Noodle Papaya Salad recipe.

Pasta with Clams & White Wine Sauce

Low FODMAP Pasta with Clams & White Wine Sauce in green pot
Pasta with Clams & White Wine Sauce. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

Pasta with clams in a white wine sauce…low FODMAP? Ours is, and gluten-free, too! And it is very quick to prepare. Make this in a large Dutch oven. Get the Pasta With Clams & White Wine Sauce recipe.

Buffalo Shrimp Pasta

closeup of Low FODMAP Buffalo Shrimp Pasta on rustic ceramic plate
Buffalo Shrimp Pasta. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

The flavors of Buffalo wings – hot sauce and creamy blue cheese – in a fun pasta dish, with shrimp added for good measure. All low FODMAP and gluten-free. Choose rice-based spaghetti or linguine. Get the Low FODMAP Buffalo Shrimp Pasta recipe.

Easy Peasy Dinner and Dessert: 20 One-Pan, One Bowl Recipes for Busy Nights

One-Pan Low FODMAP Chicken, Artichokes & Olives in pan on wooden surface
One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes & Olives. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We all need One-Pan, One-Bowl recipes in our repertoire, and we’ve got ‘em! From main dishes to soups, pasta, curries and desserts, these kitchen-tested recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen fast. With minimal clean-up, too! Click here for all of our One-Pan, One Bowl recipes!

30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

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Low FODMAP Chicken Papaya Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing on oval platter; marble surface

Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Low FODMAP Hot Honey Chicken Wings in cast iron pan set on rack

Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

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23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes

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There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.

23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.

We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

Nutella Brownie. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

In our opinion, you can never have enough brownie recipes. We have gathered our top 6; the brownie recipes you don’t have – yet. And you do need them; trust us. Nutella. Peppermint. Toasted almond & Coconut. S’Mores. PB & J – and even a super quick One-Bowl Brownie. Get ready to be inspired. Click for 6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Welcome to the largest collection of desserts for the chocolate lover in your life. Each of these are also gut-friendly so that you don’t have to worry about bloating, or a noisy belly when getting romantic! All of these desserts are gluten-free and low FODMAP! Click for 85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

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Cookies – small, large, soft, chewy, crispy, chocolaty, peanut buttery, elegant, homespun, one-bowl, drop, rolled and shaped – we’ll take them all. You can never have enough cookie recipes and ours are all created in our very own Test Kitchen; these recipes work! Several can be prepped in the time it takes to preheat the oven. Click for The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

Looking For Dairy Free Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts?

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This article will discuss the low FODMAP ice cream and frozen desserts that you can find in supermarkets and restaurants, as well as our own exclusive recipes, and will include information on dairy based as well as alt milk frozen desserts and recipes. Click here for Dairy Free Frozen Desserts Recipes.

20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

These days, depending on where you live, you might be able to get decent strawberries all year long. Spring, however, brings fresh, new batches and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate these delicious berries into our diet. From drinks to cakes, crisps, cobblers, bars and even a salad, frozen desserts and a salsa, we have 20 strawberry recipes for you. Click for 20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

Top 100 Low FODMAP Recipes

Top 100 Low FODMAP Recipes

These are our community’s favorite Top 100 Low FODMAP Recipes. Are you struggling with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Are you following the low FODMAP diet and having a hard time finding delicious recipes that even the whole family can enjoy? You are in the right place! At FODMAP Everyday® we specialize in teaching you how to THRIVE on the low FODMAP diet! Get ready to eat well, without the IBS triggers! Click for our Top 100 Low FODMAP Recipes!

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