Winter is the season for comfort food and Noodles & Company is leaning into that sentiment by testing a whole new lineup of pasta dishes, including an indulgent Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni option.
According to Noodles & Company, the brand's culinary team spend months developing several new stuffed pasta dishes to create options that taste great, but also travel well when ordered for takeout or delivery. The result is three new tortelloni options and three new ravioli options.
One of the most delicious options is the new lineup is the Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni, which consists of cheese-filled tortelloni pasta tossed in a roasted garlic and onion cream sauce along with zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach, and sprinkled with MontACheese. Other tasty new dishes include the Parmigiano Ravioli Rosa, 3-Cheese Tortelloni Pesto, and Roasted Garlic Cream Ravioli.
Creamy Roasted Garlic Pasta
Noodles & Company Has a New Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni Dish
Trend Themes
1. Comfort Food Craze - Opportunity for restaurants to test and introduce indulgent menu options that provide comfort and convenience to consumers especially during the winter season.
2. Takeout/delivery-friendly Dishes - Innovation opportunity for food companies to develop new pasta dishes that not only taste great but also hold up well during travel for takeout or delivery orders.
3. Stuffed Pasta Surge - Growing trend for restaurants and food companies to create new and different options for stuffed pasta dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Opportunity for restaurant chains to test and introduce new menu options that are indulgent, comforting, and takeout/delivery-friendly.
2. Food Delivery - Innovation opportunity for food delivery companies to offer and market indulgent comfort food options that travel well for takeout or delivery orders.
3. Food Manufacturing - Opportunity for food manufacturers to create new and unique pasta dishes that are convenient, comforting, and travel-friendly for both retail and foodservice markets.