Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> I don't remember the brand (could have been Barilla), but at least 20
> years ago there was fresh made vacuum-packed refrigerated pasta being
> sold at several supermarkets. IIRC, it included gnocci, spaghetti,
> tortelini, etc. There were also packages of similarly processed fresh
> sauces sold side by side with the pasta. I was always tempted to buy
> it, but never managed to do so. It looked good in the package.
>

If you have any discerning taste at all, just say no. Our stores carry
Buitoni and Rana brands. I find them barely passable.

"Jinx the Minx" > wrote in message
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> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>> I don't remember the brand (could have been Barilla), but at least 20
>> years ago there was fresh made vacuum-packed refrigerated pasta being
>> sold at several supermarkets. IIRC, it included gnocci, spaghetti,
>> tortelini, etc. There were also packages of similarly processed fresh
>> sauces sold side by side with the pasta. I was always tempted to buy
>> it, but never managed to do so. It looked good in the package.
>>
>
> If you have any discerning taste at all, just say no. Our stores carry
> Buitoni and Rana brands. I find them barely passable.

We can get locally made fresh pasta. It's good but not worth the price.
Pasta is easy and cheap to make.