# Single-Ingredient Lentil Pastas Barilla's Red Lentil Spaghetti is a Source of Plant-Based Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lentil-spaghetti References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/barilla-expands-one-ingredient-legume-pasta-line-with-new-red-lentil-spaghetti-301015109.html) & [Barilla](http://www.Barilla.com/) [Barilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne) is introducing Red Lentil Spaghetti that's made with just one ingredient, red lentils, and offers a nutritious and colorful way to enhance meals. Thanks to the fact that the single-ingredient pasta product is made with a legume, it is a source of plant-based protein and appeals to health-conscious food lovers, especially those who are following a gluten-free or vegan diet out of necessity or preference. This reinvented spaghetti pasta only takes minutes to cook—about seven to nine minutes to an "al dente" consistency—and has the potential to be used as the base for many colorful home-cooked meals. The new Red Lentil Spaghetti joins others from Barilla's Legume line of pasta products, including [Chickpea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-orzo) Rotini, Chickpea Casarecce, Red Lentil [Penne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-line) and Red Lentil Rotini. Image Credit: Barilla ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Single-ingredient Lentil Pastas:** The rise of single-ingredient lentil pastas presents an opportunity for companies to create innovative plant-based protein options. - **Legume-based Pasta Products:** The growing popularity of legume-based pasta products offers a chance for food manufacturers to tap into the demand for gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. - **Colorful Home-cooked Meals:** The trend towards using colorful, nutritious pasta varieties like red lentil spaghetti as a base allows for the creation of visually appealing and health-conscious meals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on the rising demand for single-ingredient lentil pastas and legume-based pasta products by offering a diverse range of innovative and nutritious options. - **Plant-based Protein:** The plant-based protein industry can incorporate single-ingredient lentil pastas into their product offerings, providing consumers with a versatile and sustainable source of protein. - **Gluten-free and Vegan Food Market:** The gluten-free and vegan food market can expand their product portfolio by including legume-based pasta products like red lentil spaghetti, catering to the needs of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne.md) - [Nutrition-Focused Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-cellentani.md) - [Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-orzo.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [Lupini Bean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pasta.md) - [Lentil-Based Pasta Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentilia.md) - [Legume-Based Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lupini-bean-pastas.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md)