Barilla has debuted five new shelf-stable microwaveable meals: Mezze Pene with Tomato & Basil, Mezze Penne with Traditional Marinara Sauce, Mezza Penne with Spicy Marinara Sauce, Whole Grain Fusilli with Vegetable Marinara Sauce and Whole Grain Mezze Penne with Tomato & Basic Sauce.

A 9-ounce serving size contains 310-320 calories, 1-5 grams saturated fat (of 4.5-7 grams total), 690-710 milligrams sodium and 10-11 grams protein.

 

– Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I tried the Mezza Penne with Tomato and Basil and found it delicious! I loved how the sauce and noodles came separate in a removable dish, allowing  you to add how ever much sauce you like. I usually do not like microwavable pastas because the sauce does not taste freshly made and the pasta has a paper-like texture to it when it’s microwaved. Barilla’s tastes freshly made and has chunks of real tomatoes, which added to the fresh-from-stove flavor. It tastes similar to when I cook dried noodles and add some homemade sauce. I recommend these for a quick and easy meal that is full of flavor!