PASTA, RICE, OR GRAIN
NELLA PASTA
Corn, Caramelized Onion & Thyme Ravioli
BURSTING WITH FRESH SAUTEED CORN, sweet caramelized onions, and
aromatic thyme, these pillowy pasta pouches make for a memorable bite.
Using only real, whole ingredients, the Corn, Caramelized Onion & Thyme
ravioli combines the sweet veggies with a savory blend of ricotta, mozzarella,
and parmesan. Nella Pasta, which offers a dozen pasta varieties, recommends
pairing this frozen ravioli with fresh grape tomatoes. Contact: Rachel Marshall;
877.896.3552; nellapasta@gmail.com; nellapasta.com.—M.N.
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PASTA SAUCE
SAUCES 'N LOVE
Pumpkin and Kale Alfredo Sauce
KALE WAS A POPULAR ADDITION TO PASTA SAUCES this year, but Sauces
'n Love earned top marks with its Pumpkin and Kale Alfredo. Made from
fresh and organic ingredients, this gourmet pasta sauce is creamy and sweet
with a healthful twist. The sauce is gluten-free, all-natural, and vegetarian,
and packaged in an elegant and rustic container. Launched in 1999, the
Massachusetts-based Sauces 'n Love produces two brands of pastas, sauces,
and dips. Contact: Alessandro Terri; 781.595.7771; aterri@saucesnlove.com;
saucesnlove.com.—M.N.
SALAD DRESSING
NAGO FOODS
Cracked Sesame Miso
NAGO FOODS PRODUCES A LINE OF SEVEN GOURMET miso dressings made
with all-natural ingredients, most of which are imported from Japan. Cracked
Sesame Miso, one of the latest introductions, is made with freshly roasted and
cracked sesame seeds, which enhances the natural sesame flavors. A precise
amount of natural lemon juice balances the flavor to create a smooth and crisp
dressing that's also ideal as a stir-fry sauce or marinade. Contact: David Ngo;
415.320.6246; dngo@nagofoods.com; nagofoods.com.—M.N.
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