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Enjoy savory sides without the hassle with Birds Eye Veggie Pasta Rotini with Marinara Sauce. Birds Eye Veggie Pasta lets you enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods with a boost of veggies. Traditional rotini pasta is replaced with 100% vegetable pasta made from zucchini and lentils and is covered in a hearty marinara sauce that’s made 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, colors or preservatives 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 rotini 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.

Ingredients
Cooked Lentil Zucchini Rotini Pasta (water, Lentil Flour, Zucchini Powder), Water, Crushed Tomatoes In Puree (diced Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid), Tomato Paste, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Modified Corn Starch, Olive Oil, Spices, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum.

Directions
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. Let Stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving (Stand time is important for safety and quality). Carefully handle bag at corners marked with the red ovals 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 instructions. Caution! Contents are hot! 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. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Stir well and serve.

Serving Suggestion: Stir in cooked chicken and your favorite cooked vegetables.

Keep frozen.

Warnings
Caution! Contents are hot! Product will be hot. Handle with care.