Barilla rolls out microwaveable meals

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — A new line of shelf-stable microwaveable meals has arrived from Barilla.

The pasta brand has introduced five varieties of microwaveable meals, including mezze penne with traditional marinara sauce, mezze penne with tomato and basil Sauce, mezze penne with spicy marinara sauce, whole grain fusilli with vegetable marinara sauce and whole grain mezze penne with tomato and basil sauce. The meals are made with 100% natural ingredients and no preservatives and provide between 10 g and 11 g of protein.

Barilla microwaveable meals carry a suggested retail price of $3.29 per 9-oz. package and available in Albertsons, Giant Foods, Jewel-Osco, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Stop & Shop, Target and Walmart.