Trader Joe’s is renowned for its unique and diverse range of products, and their specialty raviolis are no exception. With so many options, it can be challenging to choose the best one. In this blog, we’ll rank 13 of Trader Joe’s specialty raviolis from worst to best based on flavor, texture, and overall satisfaction. Let’s dive into this pasta smackdown!
1. Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli – $4.49/8 Oz
This gluten-free option features a blend of five cheeses wrapped in a rice, cauliflower, and corn-based pasta dough.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 230 per serving
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 310mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Protein: 11g
Ingredients: Ricotta Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Whey, Pasteurized Cream, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum), Rice Flour, Cauliflower, Eggs, Water, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Corn Flour, Potato Starch, Asiago Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Egg Whites, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Animal Rennet), Whey Protein Concentrate, Rice Crumb (Rice Flour, Xanthan Gum, Cane Sugar, Yeast, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid [Dough Conditioner]), Salt, Tapioca Starch, White Pepper, Tara Gum, Gum Arabic.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
2. Porcini Mushroom & Truffle Ravioli – $3.99/8.8 oz
This Italian import features a luxurious filling of porcini mushrooms and truffle.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 270 per serving
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 500mg
Total Carbohydrate: 37g
Protein: 11g
Ingredients: Porcini mushrooms, truffle, wheat flour, eggs, water, salt, natural flavors.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
3. Cacio e Pepe Ravioli – $3.99/8.8 oz
A classic Roman dish in ravioli form, featuring black pepper pasta filled with ricotta and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 220 per serving
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 490mg
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 8g
Ingredients: Filling (Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Cream, Salt, Citric Acid {Acidiier}], Cream, Pecorino Romano Cheese [Sheep’s Milk, Salt, Rennet], Lactose, Modified Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Salt, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice), Pasta (Wheat Flour, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Water, Black Pepper).
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
4. Ricotta & Lemon Zest Ravioli – $3.99/8.8 oz
This refreshing ravioli combines creamy ricotta with a hint of Sicilian lemon zest.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 240 per serving
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 420mg
Total Carbohydrate: 26g
Protein: 7g
Ingredients: Filling (Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Salt, Citric Acid], Butter, Breadcrumbs [Wheat Flour, Yeast, Salt], Lactose, Lemon Zest, Salt, Lemon Extract), Noodle (Wheat Flour, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina).
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
5. Roasted Cauliflower & Cheese Ravioli – $3.99/8.8 oz
A savory option featuring roasted cauliflower and cheese in a delicate pasta.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 260 per serving
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 10g
Ingredients: Roasted cauliflower, cheese blend (ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan), wheat flour, eggs, water, salt.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
6. Gluten Free Egg Fettuccine Pasta – $3.99/9 oz
A gluten-free fettuccine made with egg, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 230 per serving
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 640mg
Total Carbohydrate: 46g
Protein: 6g
Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, Water, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Whole Egg, Egg White, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Glucono-Delta-Lactone.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
7. Butternut Squash Ravioli – $3.99/8.8 oz
A sweet and savory ravioli filled with creamy butternut squash.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 250 per serving
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 350mg
Total Carbohydrate: 38g
Protein: 7g
Ingredients: Butternut squash, ricotta cheese, wheat flour, eggs, water, salt.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
8. Sweet Corn, Burrata & Basil Ravioli – $3.99/8 oz
Creamy ricotta and burrata cheese ravioli filled with sweet corn and basil for a touch of summer in every bite.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 210 per serving
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 9g
Ingredients: Cut Corn, Enriched Durum Wheat Flour (Durum Wheat, Niacin, Iron Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Ricotta Cheese (Whole Milk, Distilled Vinegar, Salt), Burrata Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Vinegar, Microbial Enzymes, Salt), Pasteurized Liquid Eggs, White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Sea Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Water, Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil, Turmeric Powder, Red Pepper Flakes, Cayenne Powder.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
9. Italian Tomato & Burrata Raviolini – $3.99/8.8 oz
Double stuffed bi-color pasta with tomato and burrata cheese fillings, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 220 per serving
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 36g
Protein: 12g
Ingredients:
Filling: (Burrata Cheese [Milk, Cream, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Lactic Acid Starter Culture], Cream, Crushed Tomatoes, Roasted Peeled Tomatoes, Vegetable Oil [Soybean and/or Sunflower and/or Corn and/or Canola Oil], Part-Skim Milk, Cornstarch, Mozzarella Cheese [Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Microbial Enzyme], Lactose, Water, Basil Paste [Basil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate], Modified Whey, Breadcrumbs [Wheat Flour, Salt, Brewer’s Yeast], Salt, Dried Tomato [Tomato, Salt], Wheat Flour, Sugar, Onion, Tomato Paste, Butter [Cream, Lactic Acid Starter Culture], Garlic)
Pasta: (Wheat Flour, Pasteurized Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Basil Paste [Basil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate], Spinach, Tomato Powder, Salt).
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
10. Spinach & Ricotta Raviolini – $3.49/10 oz
Tiny ravioli filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 210 per serving
Total Fat: 3.5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 520mg
Total Carbohydrate: 37g
Protein: 7g
Ingredients: Pasta (Wheat Flour, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), Spinach, Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Cream, Salt, Citric Acid [Acidifier]), Toasted Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt, Brewer’s Yeast), Lactose, Part-Skim Milk, Modified Whey, Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Corn and/or Sunflower and/or Canola Oil), Water, Salt, Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Microbial Enzyme), Wheat Flour, Cultured Butter (Cream, Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Cornstarch, Garlic, Sugar.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
11. 4 Cheese Ravioli – $2.99/10 oz
Ravioli stuffed with a blend of ricotta, hard grating, mozzarella, and provolone cheeses, creating a rich and creamy filling.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 250 per serving
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 620mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Protein: 9g
Ingredients: Pasta (Wheat Flour, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), Filling (Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Cream, Salt, Citric Acid {Acidifier}], Water, Vegetable Oil [Soybean and/or Sunflower and/or Corn and/or Canola Oil], Hard Grating Cheese [Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzyme], Modified Whey, Toasted Wheat Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast], Cream, Corn Flour, Mozzarella Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Microbial Enzyme], Provolone Cheese [Milk, Salt, Animal Rennet], Salt).
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
12. Spinach Tortellini – $2.99/10 oz
Tortellini stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, ready in minutes for a quick and delicious meal.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 220 per serving
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 570mg
Total Carbohydrate: 32g
Protein: 12g
Ingredients: Spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, wheat flour, eggs, water, salt.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
13. Cheese Tortellini – $3.49/10 oz
A classic cheese tortellini with a rich filling of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
Nutritional Facts and Ingredients:
Calories: 230 per serving
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 580mg
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 11g
Ingredients: Ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, wheat flour, eggs, water, salt.
Preparations/Cooking Instructions:
Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta, bring back to a gentle boil.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Drain and toss with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce and serve.
Trader Joe’s offers an impressive variety of specialty raviolis, each with its unique flavors and ingredients. Whether you have dietary restrictions or are simply looking to try something new, there’s a ravioli here for everyone. From the tangy Ricotta & Lemon Zest to the rich Porcini Mushroom & Truffle, these raviolis are sure to make your meals delightful. Try them all and discover your favorite!
