Barilla Ready Pasta, Rotini, 7 oz. Pouch (pack of 7)

I ordered the Rotini pasta but was delivered the Penne pasta. Not such a big deal until you're reminded that you ordered the Rotini and it's set up for reoccuring deliveries. I prefer the Rotini, please! Its wonderful to be able to open the pouch and place it in the microwave for 1 minute. I let it cool then add it to my cut up cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chopped sweet vadalia onions and chopped celery. Then top it with Paul Newman Vinegarette salad dressing. Season with pepper, and Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb, etc. Enjoy!!!

Behold, the modern marvel that is Barilla Ready Pasta Rotini! This isn’t just pasta—it’s a revolution in edible efficiency, a masterpiece of microwaveable magnificence. With a mere 60 seconds, you summon a perfectly al dente bowl of heaven that laughs in the face of boiling pots and straining colanders.First Impressions: Sleek Packaging, Endless PossibilitiesSeven neat pouches arrive like culinary soldiers, each one ready to deploy on your command. The packaging whispers promises of simplicity and speed. It’s a minimalist work of art: no mess, no stress, just pasta. The anticipation alone is worth half the price.Performance: From Pouch to PerfectionTear, microwave, done. That’s it. No boiling water, no waiting for a timer to beep, no frantic testing of noodles for doneness. The rotini emerges steaming, fragrant, and perfectly textured—like it was just lovingly crafted by a nonna in the rolling hills of Italy. The al dente bite is so satisfying it almost feels like cheating.Taste: Pure, Versatile BlissThe taste? Bellissimo! It’s pure, unadulterated pasta joy. With a dash of olive oil and parmesan, you’re eating like royalty. Pair it with marinara, pesto, or toss it with a handful of random fridge leftovers—it’s the blank canvas your inner chef has been craving. Even plain, the pasta holds its own, as if whispering, “I don’t need a sauce to shine.”Convenience: A Kitchen MiracleBusy parent? Overworked student? Midnight snack seeker? This is your salvation. Each 7-ounce pouch is portioned perfectly to satisfy without overloading. And let’s talk versatility—office lunches, camping trips, post-gym carb reloads—Barilla Ready Pasta is always up for the task.The Downside: A Seven-Pouch DilemmaSeven pouches may sound like plenty—until you taste your first one. Suddenly, you’re calculating how quickly you can reorder before the stash runs out. You’ll find yourself questioning why Barilla doesn’t offer this in bulk packs of 100.Verdict: Rotini RoyaltyBarilla Ready Pasta Rotini is nothing short of a miracle. It’s the busy person’s best friend, the home chef’s secret weapon, and the lazy eater’s dream come true. Whether you’re whipping up a gourmet dish or eating straight from the microwave, these pouches deliver perfection every single time.Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)Ready, set, pasta! Your new favorite dinner hack has arrived, and life will never be the same.

Great product. Easy to use and tasty as well.

I leave the professionals to offer a picture of this product. I do want to say however this pasta is easy and quick and very versatile. I like to heat it up in the microwave, add a can of Wild Planet's Tuna with Red Beans and Corn Salad, fold in 2 tbsps of pesto (I use Rao's) and sprinkle some Wonderful's chili pistachios and some shaved Parmesan Reggiano on top and you have a delicious and nutritious meal which took all of 1 minute and has only one bowl and fork for cleanup. Yep, that's a win win. A win for your mouth and belly and a win when it comes to no dishes. But you could easily add sun dried tomato pesto sauce or regular marina...I use Penne...it holds sauce well. And you can use it to make a mean fettuccine pasta as well, maybe toss in some cut up chicken...why not have a good and decent meal. Why settle? with Barilla you don't have to. The only down side is it is a bit pricey. You can probably find pre-made pasta in any grocery store at a cheaper price. But I like Barilla...they are a fav of mine and I appreciate their steady consistency and delivery of products. I like their quality. And I love pasta.

Making pasta is such a production sometimes. I've tries using a fasta pasta in the microwave, which worked pretty well. My stovetop is not very hot so that method takes 20 minutes or more by the time it heats up and then the pasta cooks. I tend to make too much pasta when I do cook it, then I eat pasta for days whether I like it or not.These little pouches are like 310 calories for the whole pouch and it's a perfect one serving size. You open the pouch and put it in the microwave for one minute. It doesn't boil over and make a mess. 60 seconds is al dente cook. I then add some pasta sauce straight from the refrigerator, and mix. And VOILA cooked pasta with sauce in less than two minutes. Add some parmesan cheese on top and you have a fast dinner. No more eating crackers cause I don't have time to cook pasta.What I love about it:- Super Fast meal- No mess- No waste- No guilt or overeating because I made too much pasta- Season or zhuzh it up with whatever sauce and seasoning for delicious meal in one minute- If you eat in pouch it is no dishes to clean- Cooks al dente (firm) in 60 seconds. And another 15 or so and you have softer cook- Very good taste. Not paste-y or mushy- Great if you have a microwave but limited water (camper van, etc) or don't have safe potable water. Requires no water.- Add veggies or whatever else to snazz it upConsidering it is singe serve size, the price is very good. I wouldn't recommend for a family of 6 to use these, but if you are a single eater, or want pasta for someone not eating meat or other options at dinner, this is a great way to do that. Great to keep on hand if you have grandkids or picky eaters that are still hungry or want a carby snack.

Definitely worried about this: was it going to be any good?It was perfect! I trust the brand and the pasta was cooked to perfection and tasted as though I had started from scratch. I say that guardedly, because I was not expecting it, so it had to reach a high bar for me to satisfied. And I am!Thank you for this delicious time-saver.