Review of Budget Gourmet Lasagna Alfredo
Michelina's Frozen Dinner Claims to be Chef Inspired, but is it?
Oct 29, 2008
Michelina’s Budget Gourmet frozen dinner may be fast and convenient, but is it worth the price? Even though that price is around $1. This "chef inspired recipe" isn’t exactly inspirational. It might do for a quick lunch-on-the-go, but if it’s a dinner you’re after, you’ll definitely need to add some of your own ingredients.
Price:
$1 (on sale) for 8 ounces (one serving)
How to Prepare Michelina’s Budget Gourmet Lasagna Alfredo with Broccoli:
The package gives you a microwave oven and conventional oven instructions. Combine the two for better results!
- Lift corner of lid to vent.
- Microwave on high for one minute.
- Open lid and stir pasta.
- Cook on high for 45 seconds.
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Carefully remove food from the container and place in an oven-safe dish.
- Cover and bake for 12 minutes.
Taste:
Bland is the word to describe this dish. It is creamy and cheesy, but lacks that kick that would make it a really good dinner. There are plenty of noodles and the sauce is pretty thick and smooth. But with only a few pieces of broccoli in the entire dish, it shouldn’t even be called "lasagna alfredo with broccoli." See below for ways to spice it up and add more vegetables. Economical? Yes. Tasty? Only if you add a few of you’re own ingredients.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories 300
- Calories from fat 110
- Total fat 12 grams
- Saturated fat 6 grams
- Trans fat 0 grams
- Cholesterol 30 mg
- Sodium 560 mg
- Total carbohydrate 36 grams
- Dietary fiber 2 grams
- Sugars 3 grams
- Protein 10 grams
How to Make Michelina’s Budget Gourmet Lasagna Alfredo with Broccoli Taste more like Homemade:
- Halfway through cook time add one cup of frozen broccoli (defrosted)
- Prior to serving add one teaspoon of pepper and sprinkle over entire dish.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over pasta to taste.
- Add Parmesan cheese if you like your pasta a little richer and cheesier (this will add calories!)
- Serve with an Italian salad and garlic bread (you can buy pre-made garlic bread at the grocery store that all you have to do is heat.)
Coupons/Deals:
At Michelina’s web site you’ll find printable coupons on their newest products as well as money-saving tips.
Lower Calorie Alternatives:
- Weight Watcher’s Smart Ones Chicken Fettuccini, 340 calories and 6 grams of fat
- Lean Cuisine Alfredo Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli, 250 calories and 6 grams of fat
If you can find Michelina’s Budget Gourmet Lasagna Alfredo with Broccoli on sale for $1, it’s a good deal. You probably can’t even make your own pasta dish from scratch for that price. But if you have some time and want to try, here is an easy lasagna recipe.
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