6 Frozen And Refrigerated Pastas From Costco You Should Buy And 2 You Can Skip

Of the eight frozen and refrigerated pre-made pasta dishes from Costco that we tried, six of them are worth buying and two are better left on the shelves.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:19pm

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Costco is known for its wide variety of frozen and refrigerated foods, including a selection of pre-made pasta dishes. During a recent shopping trip to a Costco location in Brooklyn, New York, the author tested eight different frozen and refrigerated pasta options from the retailer, evaluating them on taste, quality, ease of preparation, and overall value. The results were mixed, with six of the pasta dishes earning a recommendation to buy, and two being better left on the shelves.

Why it matters

As a pasta enthusiast and Costco shopper, the author wanted to provide a comprehensive review of the retailer's frozen and refrigerated pasta offerings to help other consumers make informed decisions about which products are worth purchasing. With the convenience of pre-made pasta dishes, it's important to identify which options deliver on both taste and quality.

The details

The author tried a variety of pasta dishes, including mac and cheese, tortellini, ravioli, and lasagna. Some standouts were the Kirkland Five Cheese Tortelloni, which the author called the "perfect affordable dinner," and the Spinach and Cheese Ravioli, which had a great balance of flavors and texture. On the other hand, the Chicken Alfredo Pasta was deemed lacking in flavor, while the Rana Chicken Alfredo had an overly salty and spongy chicken texture.

  • The author conducted the taste test during a recent shopping trip to a Costco location in Brooklyn, New York.

The players

Zach Mack

The author of the article, who is a bar and restaurant owner and frequent Costco shopper.

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What they’re saying

“If you're going to buy one thing from this list, make this it!”

— Zach Mack

The takeaway

Costco's frozen and refrigerated pasta options provide a convenient and generally high-quality alternative to homemade pasta dishes, with several standout products worth adding to your shopping cart. However, it's important to carefully evaluate each option, as a few fell short on flavor and texture.