The Best Frozen Pastas From Trader Joe's For a Carb Fix in a Flash
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Frozen pasta doesn't exactly sound like the most appetizing dinner, but trust us, Trader Joe's somehow makes it appealing. We're not ashamed to admit that sometimes a homemade dinner — even a fast and easy dinner — isn't in the cards for us, and in those hangry times, we turn to these frozen meals that are truly ready in the blink of an eye. From macaroni and cheese to authentic Italian meals from our trusty friend Trader Giotto, these are hands down the best pastas you'll find in the frozen aisle of TJ's. Whether you've got a serious craving for gnocchi or just want a carb fix in a matter of minutes, you're sure to love these editor-approved pastas just as much as we do. Pair your favorite with one of the best cheese's from Trader Joe's, and you've got a fabulous feast in no time.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Butter and Sage
"I love the sweet potato gnocchi with butter and sage. The little nuggets of sweetness go so well with the butter sauce, and it's so easy to make — just pop it in the microwave." — Samantha Netkin, former native content assistant editor
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Penne Arrabbiata
"I eat the TJ's Penne Arrabiata at least once a week . . . it's so delish and I add spinach and kale to it to make it a little healthier. It also doesn't have dairy (which I try to avoid)." — Meghan Tipton, editorial recruiting coordinator
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Mac 'n' Cheese
"The mac and cheese! It's so rich and flavorful, it tastes homemade. I'm obsessed." — Macy Williams, assistant editor, Love & Sex and Smart Living
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Mushroom Ravioli With Mushroom Truffle Sauce
"They have a mushroom ravioli that is to die for!!" — Dominique Astorino, assistant editor, Fitness
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Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
"I'm just going to come out and say it: I hate frozen macaroni and cheese, and I love this." — Erin Cullum, assistant editor, Food
"Frozen mac and cheese rarely does justice to the real deal — that was, until I had a bite of this piece of heaven. Best part? It even packs a punch!" — Sabrina Dhillon, former video audience development manager
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Linguine With Clam Sauce ($3)
"They have a clam linguine that somehow is literally like $2 so it's basically free and it's so good. And this is coming from an Italian food snob (re: my last name)." — DA
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Gnocchi al Gorgonzola ($3)
"The frozen gorgonzola gnocchi is such an easy go-to. It's so fast and easy to heat up and is crazy delicious. I try to keep one in the freezer for emergency meals!" — Shannon Vestal Robson, director, Celebrity and Entertainment