Enjoy savory sides without the hassle with Birds Eye Veggie Pasta Penne with Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Birds Eye Veggie Pasta lets you enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods with a boost of veggies. Traditional penne pasta is replaced with 100% vegetable pasta made from zucchini and lentils and is covered in a rich cheddar cheese sauce that's made with real cheese for a delicious frozen vegetable side everyone will love. Each serving of lentil and zucchini noodles provides 1/2 cup of vegetables, and this veggie pasta side is made with no artificial flavors for a delicious way to enjoy frozen sides without compromise. Serve this frozen side dish with your favorite meals, or add sausage, ground beef, pulled pork or other meat options to the penne pasta to make it a meal. Easily prepare the zucchini and lentil pasta in a saucepan on the stove in under 8 minutes or cook it in the microwave in less than 5 minutes with a 1 to 2 minute standing time. Store this 10 ounce bag of pasta sides in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy. It’s good to eat vegetables, so Birds Eye makes vegetables good to eat.

Cooked Lentil Zucchini Penne Pasta (water, Lentil Flour, Zucchini Powder), Water, Cheddar Club Cheese (pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Cheese Flavor (whey, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Salt, Blue Cheese [milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Contains Less Than 2% Of: Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Annatto Extract (color).

For food safety & quality follow these instructions carefully: Keep frozen - Do not thaw. Cook thoroughly to a temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook only one product at a time. Promptly refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat before serving. Microwave Instructions: Microwave ovens vary- adjust cooking times as needed to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer taken in several spots. 1. Place frozen, unopened bag this side up, laying flat in microwave. Do not pierce bag. For microwaves with a metal rack, remove rack. 2. Microwave on high for the recommended cook time based on your microwave wattage. During cooking, the bag will slowly inflate. A special vent in the bag will allow the steam to escape and a whistling sound may be heard. 3. Lets stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving (Stand time is important for food safety). Carefully handle bag at corners marked with the light blue tabs and remove from microwave with two hands. Hold bag over serving dish. Tear bag at notch. Pour, stir and enjoy! Microwave Cook Time: 1200 wattage; 3 1/2 minutes. 1000 wattage; 4 minutes. 800 wattage; 4 1/2 minutes. For microwave ovens less than 800 watts, please use stovetop cooking instructions. This side up. Lay flat when microwaving. Stove Top Instructions: 1. Empty frozen contents of bag into a 2-quart nonstick saucepan, Add 2 tbsp water. 2. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally. 3. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes (Stand time is important for food safety). Sauce will thicken as it cools. Stir well and serve. Caution: Product will be hot!

Keep Frozen. Do not thaw.

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