I’m normally really peculiar about red sauce, yet I didn’t hate this! The sauce had good flavor but it was extremely runny. It gave me soupy vibes. There was a nice amount of filling, which I feel like is rare with ravioli from TJ’s. I wish the filling had more flavor though. I love the convenience of the frozen pastas but I don’t think this would be my first choice! I’m a pepe pasta gal. What’s your favorite frozen pasta dish?!

After being blown away by the mushroom risotto, I knew I needed to give this a try. It wasn’t better than the mushroom, but it was still yummy! I don’t know how they do it, but the rice always cooks perfectly and doesn't get mushy. The asparagus was also firm and didn’t turn to mush! I would have loved if there were more pieces of asparagus included because I enjoyed the texture it brought to the overall dish. I felt that the sauce was lacking some flavor but it’s nothing that some chili flakes and black pepper couldn’t fix.

The mushroom risotto has my heart but I would totally get this again! I need Trader Joe’s to come out with more risotto options because I’d love some more variety!

Let me start by saying that this is just ravioli stuffed with butternut squash. Nothing more, nothing less. If you’re looking for a heavily seasoned dish, this isn’t for you! I love butternut squash which is why I wanted to give this a try. Even with the filling being quite simple, I really enjoyed it! I added a little drizzle of EVOO, with a dash of cracked pepper and chili flakes. The toppings paired really nicely with the sweetness of the squash.

I will definitely be picking these up again! The best part about it is the fact that it’s available year round, so don’t feel the need to stock up! I’m always looking for simple products that I can add my own chazzle dazzle to, and this was a success! What’s your favorite ravioli?

I wanted to love these… but I couldn’t. Let me start by saying that I love the frozen butternut squash mac and cheese, so I had high hopes for this. I ate 5 bites and was still just as hungry as I was before. Based on that alone, I would rather eat the actual frozen pasta which is more filling and around the same amount of calories. I baked these in the oven (no, I don’t have an air fryer) and the balls fell apart as soon as I picked them up. Lastly, I found these bites to be very butternut squash forward and less cheesy.

Overall, I wouldn’t purchase these again. I actually don’t have much of a desire to finish my box. Truthfully, these didn’t taste bad… but there are too many components I didn’t enjoy. Do you prefer these bites or the Mac and cheese?!

This isn’t normally something I’d add to my cart, but I was intrigued when someone told me it was their favorite. I love seafood but didn’t know how frozen clams in a $2.99 pasta would hold up. I was actually really surprised by the finished product. The clams weren’t fishy or grainy and there were a ton of them in the pasta. The sauce is basically garlic, garlic and more garlic which I enjoyed but it ended up being overpowering… and I love garlic. The sauce was also really runny (nearly soupy).

This wouldn’t be my first choice of pasta but I’m glad to know that this is an option if I’m craving clams or a plethora of garlic. It’s a great price and I am impressed with the quality. A thicker sauce would have bumped this rating up! What’s your favorite frozen pasta from TJ’s?!

I honestly didn’t think that this cauliflower rice would hold up well when combined with a sauce. I was wrong! The cauliflower never got mushy and the butternut squash pieces were cooked perfectly despite being much larger than the rice. I also really enjoyed the sauce. It was light with a little bit of creaminess. The rosemary added a nice touch as well. I took off one point because as you can see in the photo, the sauce was a little more liquidy than I would have preferred. I let the risotto sit for 7 minutes before serving because it was really runny. Letting it sit fixed the problem for the most part so I’m not too mad about it!

I will definitely purchase this again. The whole bag is 210 calories and would go great with some chicken thighs (my favorite protein to cook). Have you tried this seasonal product?!

This is my favorite frozen mac and cheese that Trader Joe’s has to offer! It’s inexpensive ($2.99) and is super convenient to throw in the microwave… or oven if you have the time for it. The hatch chiles add great flavor to the mac without overpowering it. Hatch chiles are not spicy so don’t be scared of this product if you have a lower heat tolerance. If you’re looking for some more heat, one time I added crispy jalapeños on top and it gave some extra chazzle dazzle. Another thing I love about this mac is how large the portion is! Of course it’s labeled as 2 servings, but no one splits a frozen meal in half. No one. I always have this product in my freezer and highly recommend if you’re looking for a jazzed up mac and cheese! Have you tried this?!

You wouldn’t believe how impressed I was with this product. I never thought a frozen risotto would embody a dish you’d get in a restaurant. The rice was cooked perfectly (al dente) and NEVER got mushy. That was my biggest concern with the rice going into a pan with a sauce. The mushroom flavor was subtle but definitely still the star of the show. I got 2 servings out of this which I find fair! I paired this product with some rainbow carrots that I roasted in the oven (plus chicken thighs but I doused it in peri peri sauce and wanted to enjoy the risotto on its own).

Overall, I will most definitely keep this in my freezer at all times. It took me 8 minutes to prepare and made a perfect side dish. Are there any other frozen risottos at TJ’s?! I am now on a mission to try them all!

I GASPED so loud in TJ’s when I saw this on the shelf. The frozen pepe pasta is one of my all time favorite frozen meals, but I don’t eat it as often as I’d like since I feed myself and myself only. This now makes it possible. And even better, with the heart of palm pasta. In my opinion, I found the sauce to be pretty similar to the frozen version. I might need to do a side by side taste test to be sure, but I was really satisfied after eating this. It had a nice kick from the excess of pepper (which I loved). I also enjoyed the sauce consistency. It wasn’t too thick or too runny (after I heated it up in a pan… it’s pretty pudding-like in the jar). I took off one point because I know I’ll have to devour this jar in a short amount of time before it goes bad! That’s more of a personal issue given that I’m only cooking for myself, but I felt that was important to note. Will you be trying this?!

I’ve seen so many people rave about this so I knew I wanted to give it a try! While it was delicious, the Gorgonzola flavor was very muted. I love cheese (despite it not loving me) and especially love Gorgonzola. If you asked me what kind of cheese this gnocchi had on it, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you. This was super easy to prepare which I love about the frozen pasta options! The gnocchi was cooked to perfection and I felt like I was eating something from a restaurant but if the cheese is supposed to be the star of the show… then it should have a stronger flavor! I added some black pepper on top for some extra chazzle dazzle. Have you tried this?!