Today’s lunch was Dolmio Classics Meatballs Fusilli, a microwave pouch meal that cooks in just 2 minutes.
I bought the 6-pack from Amazon for £14.99, which works out at around £2.50 per meal. Zeph and I split the pack, giving us three lunches each.
The meal contains pasta, tomato sauce and meatballs in a convenient pouch that can be heated directly in the microwave.
The portion size was reasonable for lunch and the pouch contained a good amount of pasta and several meatballs.Nutritionally, each pouch contains 232 calories, 13g of protein and 3.5g of sugar.
While the pasta means it isn’t low-carb, the sugar content is surprisingly low for a ready meal, making it a better option than many convenience foods.Taste-wise, I found it enjoyable.
Just enough tomato flavouring so it wasn’t overpowering. The tomato sauce had a pleasant flavour, the pasta was cooked well and the meatballs added some extra substance to the meal. For a quick lunch when cooking isn’t practical, it does the job nicely.
Taste: 8/10💷
Value: 8/10
Convenience: 10/10
Diabetic Friendly: Reasonable in moderation
Overall, I’d happily buy these again. They’re quick, filling, easy to store and make a useful cupboard staple for busy days or when energy levels are low.
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