Being able to follow the directions to make instant noodles by just adding water is more than enough cooking for some, but more adventurous chefs will want to try these noodle dishes that use this simple meal as the basis for more complex culinary creations.
Pasta is an inexpensive and tasty college student food, but these noodle recipes help to make this staple much more exciting. Although some of these noodle concoctions are a little bizarre, they make it possible to enjoy multiple comfort foods in a single bite.
Noodles can be dressed up with an endless amount of sauces and flavourings, but they're even more versatile than you'd think. Did you ever think that they could become the crust of a pizza, the bread for a sandwich or even the cake part of a cupcake?
43 Unusual Noodle Dishes
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Fab Film Genre Cakes
These Spaghetti Western Cupcakes are the Perfect Sweet Treats for Film Buffs
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Succulent Seasonal Veggie Cakes
Load Up On Produce with the Proud Italian Cook Torte
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Athletic Edible Emblems
The Foogos NHL Logos are Tasty Takes on Iconic Sports Symbols
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Gigantic Ramen Noodle Burgers
This Ramen Burger is a Delicious Hybrid of Noodles and Beef
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Cheeseburger-Flavored Meals
CheeseburgerOs are an Easy and Yummy Treat
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Fried Macaroni Burger Buns
The Mac Attack Burger Buns are Made Out of Fried Macaroni and Cheese
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Pasta-Inspired Sweets
The S'mores Spaghetti is Covert and Delicious
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Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
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Mac & Cheese Burger Buns
The Walking Ched by Zombie Burgers is Made for the Brave
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Sci-Fi Character Lunches
Disposable Aardvarks Inc. Created This Star Wars Character from Soba Nood
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Instant Noodle Sandwiches
This Creative Instant Noodle Dish is a Variation of a Grilled Cheese
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Stringy Pasta Ice Cream
This Spaghetti Ice Cream is a Sugar-Infused Way to Eat Pasta
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Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
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Inside-Out Pasta Bites
The Spaghetti in Meatballs Recipe is a Cleverly Designed Creation
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Deceptive Soup Cakes
Machi No Kumasan is Offering These Realistic Looking Ramen Soup Cakes
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Teensy Tasty Treats
Pinch Food Design Is A Tiny Touch of Edible Art
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Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
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Hairy Personified Sausages
This Russian Dish Yields Creatures From Boiling Spaghetti and Sausages
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Beer-Infused Comfort Food
Easy Beer Mac and Cheese is Stuffed with Savory Gooey Goodness
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Bizarre Holiday Turkey Pies
Experiement This Year With a 2012 American Thanksgiving Lasagna
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Noodle-Infused Pizzas
This Ramen Crust Pizza is Exactly What it Sounds Like
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Cunningly Cute Noodle Cakes
These Chinese Takeout Cupcakes Are Delicious and Deceptive
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Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
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Remixed Breakfast Cuisine
The Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese is a Tasty Surprise
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Crunchy Noodle Cupcakes
This Cupcake Recipe Turns Ramen Noodles into a Salty Style Desert
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Stuffed Pasta-Inspired Desserts
Red Velvet Ravioli is a New Twist on an Italian Staple
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Reversed Pasta Dishes
Deep Fried Spaghetti and Meatballs by DudeFoods is Bite-Sized
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Overloaded Pasta Pies
The 'Mac'n'cheese Pie-la Deen' was Inspired by Paula Deen
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Three-in-One Meals
Get Extreme Mac and Cheese Balls with this Meatloaf Bacon Twist
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Asian-Inspired Pasta Recipes
This Asian Pasta is a Eastern Take on Traditional Spaghetti
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Veggie Pizza-Inspired Lasagna
This Recipe for White Pizza Lasagna is Completely Vegetarian
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Hybrid Noodle Utensils
The Ramen Spoon + Fork Makes Eating a Breeze
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Fun Finger Food
‘Patadoigt' Thimble-Shaped Dip-Scooping Digit Tips
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Immitation Pasta Pastries
On Top of Spaghetti Cupcakes Delight Tots With Their Deceptive Camouflag
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Chunky Carnivorous Carb-Filled Sandwiches
The Lasagna Burger Offers American and Italian Flavors
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Disguised Asian Food Cakes
This Bowl of Ramen Noodles is Actually a Deceptively Sweet Dessert
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Cheesy Macaroni Pancakes
This Mac and Cheese Pancakes Recipe Will Win Any Brinner Throwdown
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Noodle-Infused Tacos
This Ramen Taco Mixes up a Favorite Mexican Dish
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Instant Noodle Recipe Books
The Ramen Cookbook by Jessica Harlan is College Kid-Friendly
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Holiday Compound Confections
Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones Give an Italian Spin to the Classic Pie
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Diguising Meat As Spaghetti
Inventions for Picky Kids
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Cheesy Snack Food Pastas
Pepperidge Farm Now has Goldfish-Themed Macaroni and Cheese
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Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
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Homestyle Pasta Skillet Meals
Chef Boyardee Introduced a Trio of Heat-and-Eat Frozen Products
Chocolate Ravioli Desserts
Pastazerts Uniquely Enhances the At-Home Dessert Experience
Post-Workout Pastas
Les Mills' Spaghetti Legs Pasta Promotes a New Functional Strength Workout
S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens
Nissin Foods USA Debuts Cup Noodles Campfire S'more
Nutty Miso Cookies
Insomnia Cookies' Peanut Miso Ramen Cookie Shares Unexpected Umami Flavors
Sippable Savory Broths
Millie's Sipping Broth is a First-of-Its-Kind Broth in a Tea Bag
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls
Ben’s Original Just Added Four New Street Food Rice Dishes
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Heat-and-Eat Pouched Meals
These New Ben’s Original Favourites and Lunch Bowls are Easy to Enjoy
Country Star Frozen Pastas
Dolly Parton's Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Comes in a Party Size Tray
Seasoned Cheesy Macaroni Products
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Now Come in Three New Varieties
Limited-Edition Ramen Boxes
Nissin Foods USA is Commemorating National Noodle Day
Kelp-Infused Pasta Sauces
Foraged & Found's Fortified Pasta Sauces are Boosted by Seaweed
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Bowls
NuVue Foods Just Introduced a New Craver Bowl Line
International Cuisine-Inspired Pasta Sauces
Dolmio Intensify Pasta Sauces Come in Three Flavors
Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni
KD KFC Original Recipe Flavour Mac ‘n Cheese Unites Comfort Foods
Instant Matzo Ball Soups
Nooish's Matzo Ball Soup Makes a Traditional Recipe Super Convenient
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Italian-Inspired Dried Pasta Expansions
Monte’s Fine Foods Launches Two Unique Pasta Shapes
Social Media-Inspired Pasta Sauces
These New Heinz Pasta Sauces Come in Three Flavors
Streetstyle Rice Entrées
Ben's Original Street Food Needs Just 90 Seconds in the Microwave
Festive Limited-Edition Pastas
Barilla Snowfall Pasta Meets the Demand for Novel, Seasonal Shapes
Extra-Spicy Noodle Cups
A-Sha x Hot Ones Shares Three Daring Flavors for Adventurous Eaters
Instant Hybrid Cuisine Products
These Maruchan Products Come in New and Retuning Varieties
Spice-Imbued Soups
The Campbell's Spicy Condensed Soups are Sure to Ignite Taste Buds
Savory Ramen Popcorn Snacks
Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn Has Hints of Garlic, Ginger, Soy & Sesame
Spicy Knife-Cut Noodles
Trader Joe's Now Offers Spicy Squiggly Knife Cut Noodles
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas
The Noodles & Company Mac & Cheese Range Features Three Options
Upcycled Pasta Beers
Beyond Belief Brewing Co's Beer Repurposes Surplus Fresh Pasta
Egg White Spaghetti Noodles
Miracle Noodle's Spaghetti Noodles are Grain-Free and Low-Carb
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Strawberry-Flavored Instant Noodles
Paldo Introduces Strawberry Bibimmyeon
Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles
These New Momofuku Noodles Come in Two Flavors
Noodle-Free Instant Ramens
NOMEN Ramen Provides Flavor in a Decidedly Lighter Manner
Boldly Flavored Instant Noodles
The Mug Shot MAX Pots Come in Three Flavors
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Seafood-Flavored Noodle Enhancers
Ramen Bae's Classic Seafood Topper Elevates Instant Noodles
Clean-Label Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Deluxe Mac and Cheese is Indulgent & Exceptionally Nutritious
Dippable Melty Sandwiches
Soup and Sandwich Pairings Inspired Panera Ciabatta Dippers
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Couples Recipe Books
Two Hot Asians' Recipe Therapy Book Serves Up Mealtime Inspiration
Plant-Based Ramen Toppers
immi's Veggie Topping Mix Enhances Ramen Bowls with Crunchy Nourishment
Gourmet Ramen Noodle Toppers
SoBan Korean Pantry Debuted a Seafood Noodle Topper at Costco
Athletic Nutrition Frozen Meals
These New The Gym Kitchen Frozen Meals are Balanced
Convenient Meal Kits
Momofuku and Milk Bar Collaborate to Provide a Two-Course Meal
Character-Inspired Pasta
SpaghettiOs Brings Where’s Waldo? to Mealtime with Playful Canned Pasta
Fermented Grain Pastas
Bionaturae Organic Sourdough Pasta Supports Gut Health & Digestion
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Chef-Approved Puffed Pasta Chips
Tantos Were Created by Chef Joe Sasto and Come in Four Flavors
Eel-Flavored Instant Noodles
Nissin Mystery Unagi Instant Noodles Have Plant-Based Eel
Upscale Seafood Instant Noodles
Nissin Raoh Fugudashijio is Made with a Salty Blowfish Broth
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Promotions
Olive Garden is Relaunching its Iconic Never-Ending Pasta Bowl
Gamer Instant Noodle Products
These Nissin Cup Meshi Products Were Created with Capcom
Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups
Cup Noodles' #PaperCupConfessions Has Fans Fess Up to Cooking Habits
Instant Pasta Snack Pots
Pasta Nostra Comes in Six Options Made with Fusilli Pasta
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Warm Winter Power Bowls
Café Zupas is Celebrating Winter with Six New Warm Bowls
Dog-Friendly Instant Noodles
Dr. Pat Pat Philippines' Noodles for Dogs are Quick & Nutritious
Quick-Cooking Fresh Ramen Kits
Sun Noodle Kits Prepare Fresh Ramen in Minutes with 75% Less Water
Kid-Friendly Combo Meals
Kidfresh's Easy Combo Meals for Kids Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns
Plant-Based Protein Cups
RollinGreens' Plant-Powered Meal Bowls Just Need Added Water
Cheesy Soup Dumplings
Souplings are a First-of-Their-Kind Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumpling
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Convenient Asian Cuisine Collections
This Master Cook Collection Includes Noodles, Kits and More
Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons
The Sugar Lab's Kimchi Bouillons Add Savory Flavor to Soups
Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits
Blue Apron Debuts Limited-Edition "Pasta Pizza" Kit
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
This Pasta is Healthy Without Compromising Flavor
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Sandwich-Soup Combination Cans
Campbell's Launches a New Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Protein-Rich Instant Noodles
The Gym Kitchen Instant Noodles Have 25-Grams of Protein
Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Dishes
Fazoli's Pizza Baked Spaghetti Offers a New Take on a Classic
Pea-Based Lasagna Noodles
ZENB Lasagna is Made with 100% Yellow Peas
Versatile No-Boil Noodles
Trader Joe's New No Boil Noodles are Perfect for Quick Dinners
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
Pea-Based Ramen Noodles
ZENB Ramen is Made with a Single-Ingredient Noodle
Mexican Cuisine Instant Noodles
Pot Noodle Chicken Fajita is Arriving in the UK
Ancient Grain Sourdough Noodles
123Dough's Noodles are Fermented for Easier Digestion
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Wheat Noodle-Topped Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Japan Udon Pizza is Sweet and Spicy
Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges
These New SRSLY Dry Noodles are High in Protein and Fiber
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas
REBL Eats and La Vie Teamed Up to Create Plant-Based Pasta Carbonara
Microwaveable Indian Cuisine Wraps
Deep Indian Kitchen Kati Street Wraps Feature Handmade Paratha
Triple-Cheese Mashed Potato Cups
Idahoan's On-the-Go Cup Makes a Comfort Food Side Dish Snackable
Pork Broth Seafood Ramens
The Cup Noodle Creamy Tonkotsu Seafood Has Rich Flavor and Texture
Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals
Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals
KFC and Kraft Dinner Create the Original Recipe Flavor Mac ’n Cheese
Global Cuisine Canned Soups
Amy’s Kitchen Organic Soups Come in Five Flavors
Korean Cuisine Instant Noodles
Pot Noodle Fusions Korean BBQ Beef is Street Food-Inspired
Drinkable Porridge Soup Refreshments
These DyDo Canned Porridge Soups Come in Two Flavors
Indulgent Quad-Cheese Pastas
Noodles & Company Baked 4-Cheese Chicken Alfredo is Satisfying
Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes
ZENB Pasta Sides are Packed with Protein and Fiber
Plant-Rich Pasta Meals
Once Upon a Farm's Organic Pasta Meals Support Self-Feeding
Chili-Infused Noodle Packets
Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Noodles Come in Two Options
Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals
Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees are Tasty
Student-Focused Taco Kits
Taco Bell Launches the New 'S.O.S' Kit for College Students
Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas
Veggiecraft's Gluten-Free Pasta is Simple and Vegetable-Forward
Summer-Inspired Instant Noodle Flavors
These New Maruchan Yakisoba Flavors Come in Two Options
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Plant-Based Boxed Noodle Dishes
KD NotMacandCheese is Arriving in Canada
Flavor-Packed Macaroni Dishes
Wing Snob Mac and Cheese is Available on its Own or in a Meal
Pan-Asian Grocer Cuisine Ranges
by Sainsbury’s Asian Cuisine Range Has Sides and Mains
Foodie-Friendly Rice Cups
These Riviana Foods Minute Rice Cups Come in Three New Varieties
Microwavable Peanut Noodle Bowls
This Spicy Peanutty Noodle Bowl with Chicken is Microwave-Ready
Extra-Cheesy Noodle Dishes
Noodles & Company is Enhancing Menu Items with 50% More Cheese Sauce
Restaurant-Quality Georgian Dumplings
NAMU Frozen Khinkali Soup Dumplings are Easy to Prepare
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Meat-Focused Noodle Cups
Nissin is Releasing a Cup Noodle Variant with Special Mystery Meat
Versatile Chocolate Pastas
Pastazerts' Chocolate Fettuccine Serves with Sweet or Savory Sauces
Cheesy Oversized Pasta Shells
Fazoli’s is Serving Up Three New Stuffed Shells Entrées
Heat-and-Eat Indian Cuisine Meals
Geeta’s Microwaveable Sides are Also Great on Their Own
Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pastas
Noodles & Company is Adding New Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi This Fall
Affordable Lunch Combos
Domino's Japan Offers a Versatile Pizza Bento with 8 Pizza Options
Quick-Cooking Pantry Bundles
The Paro Bundle Shares Starters for Making South Asian Comfort Food
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes
SRSLYLowCarb Spaghetti Bolognese is Flavorful Yet Health-Conscious
Savory Tex-Mex Cuisine Soups
Old El Paso Tex-Mex-Inspired Canned Soups Come in Five Flavors
Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups
Naked Ultimate Ramen Comes in Two Flavors
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Five-Cheese Macaroni Dishes
Domino’s Has a New 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese for Fall 2024
Authentic Consumer-Driven Pastas
These New Napolina Pasta Products Come in Two Shapes
Quick-to-Prepare Seafood Meals
Scott & Jon's 10-Minute Meals Can Be Prepared on the Stovetop
High-Fiber Spaghetti Pastas
3 Farm Daughters' Two-Ingredient Spaghetti is Good for the Gut
Ready-Made Rice Sides
Café Spice's Microwavable Side Dishes Simplify Mealtime
Baked Tortellini Pastas
Fazoli’s Has New Tortellini Entrees, Including the Creamy Tortellini Bake
Creamy Dairy-Free Condensed Soups
Dr. Kellyann Condensed Creamy Soups are Allergy-Friendly
Meal Prep Rice Products
These New Zatarain's Rice Products are Quick and Easy to Prepare
Cheesy Baked Macaroni Bowls
Hungry Howie’s is Introducing New Mac ‘N Cheese No-Dough Bowls
Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meals
These Authentic Asia Frozen Meals Come in Seven Recipes
Catchy Basked Pasta Ads
Noodles & Co.’s Chicken Parmesan Gets Ditty by Beloved Matt Farley
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery