Grain & Pasta Substitutes
Replace rice, quinoa, pasta, and other grains with alternatives that match texture and cooking properties.
58 ingredients · 238 tested substitutes
Grains and pastas substitute based on texture, cook time, and absorption. Short-grain rices interchange, while long-grain varieties need different swaps. Pasta alternatives range from other wheat shapes to gluten-free options like rice noodles and zucchini noodles. The guides below match each grain to its closest alternative for your recipe.
Most Popular in This Category
All Grain & Pasta Ingredients
White Rice
Brown Rice
Jasmine Rice
Basmati Rice
Sushi Rice
Quinoa
Couscous
Bulgur Wheat
Barley
Farro
Polenta
Grits
Oats (Steel-Cut)
Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned Oats)
Spaghetti
Penne Pasta
Egg Noodles
Rice Noodles
Ramen Noodles
Lasagna Noodles
Poha (Flattened Rice)
Amaranth
Angel Hair
Arborio Rice
Black Rice
Bomba Rice
Bucatini
Cavatappi
Elbows
Fettuccine
Fideos
Freekeh
Freekeh (Cracked)
Fura (Millet Balls)
Glass Noodles (Dangmyeon)
Grains of Paradise
Grains of Selim
Hominy
Idli Rice
Instant Rice
Lasagna Sheets
Linguine
Macaroni
Manicotti
Millet
Orecchiette
Orzo
Pappardelle
Puffed Rice (Murmura)
Ravioli
Rice Wine
Shirataki Noodles
Soba Noodles
Teff Grain
Tortellini
Tteok (Rice Cake)
Wild Rice
Ziti
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common grain & pasta substitutes?
The most commonly substituted grain & pasta ingredients include White Rice, Quinoa, Oats (Steel-Cut), Couscous. Each has multiple alternatives with exact ratios for different recipes.
Are there vegan grain & pasta alternatives?
Yes, most grain & pasta ingredients have vegan alternatives. Check each ingredient page for options marked with the vegan badge.
How many grain & pasta substitutes are available?
We have 238 tested substitutes across 58 grain & pasta ingredients, each with exact ratios and recipe-specific advice.