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Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli - a Review

Published: Nov 17, 2020 · Last Updated: Oct 14, 2021 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Trader Joe's offers cacio e pepe ravioli now, and we had to try it! It's a fresh pasta filled with cheese and pepper for an easy lunch or dinner. We tried it and liked it!

trader joes caico e pepe ravioli cooked and on a plate topped with parmesan cheese

I recently stopped by Trader Joe's here in Austin. I used to go ALL THE TIME. It was by my work, and I would often use my lunch breaks to shop at Trader Joe's. But hello pandemic and working from home and curbside pickup.

So I hadn't been to Trader Joe's since March. Luckily, I had to go into Austin and take some photos for a client, so on the way home, I swung by Trader Joe's to see what they had. When I spotted this cacio e pepe ravioli, I knew I HAD to try it.

It sat in our refrigerator for a few days. But not unnoticed or forgotten about. I was looking for the perfect day to try it. And that day came. The kids wanted mac n cheese, so it seemed like the perfect time for Josh and I to have something fancier (and easy).

So we boiled up a pot of water, dropped this cacio e pepe ravioli in, and then let cook for a few minutes. I removed the pasta, added it to bowls, then drizzled some olive oil on top and grated some Parmesan cheese. We wanted to keep it simple so the cacio e pepe flavors would shine through and we could judge if we liked it or not.

Verdict? A quick and easy lunch that seriously took almost no time to prepare and was delicious!

It was the perfect amount for two people! If you're serving a family, I'd suggest either cooking more, or adding side dishes like bread, salad, or veggies.

trader joes cacio e pepe in the package

What we liked about the ravioli:

Josh and I were both huge fans of the cacio e pepe ravioli. It tastes very slightly sweet and has a nice cheesy flavor.

I love that it is so quick to make and all you need is one pot! (Very into minimal dish-washing these days).

I love that the pasta is fresh. When we cooked it, the pasta still had a nice texture and wasn't mushy at all.

And it feels fancy! The cacio e pepe ravioli is perfect for an easy lunch. It could also be an easy dinner on its own or served with a salad.

What we didn't like about the ravioli:

So, I have this section here, but really nothing? I don't have any complaints.

I would definitely buy this ravioli again and again. The next time I go to Trader Joe's, I'll probably buy several of these and freeze some.

I only got one this last time, since I wasn't sure if we would like it or not.

What is cacio e pepe?

Cacio e pepe means "cheese and pepper." It's a classic Italian dish combining cheese and pepper that makes a flavorful and cheesy pasta dish. It's typically served with a noodle like spaghetti or bucatini, but this Trader Joe's pasta puts the flavors in a ravioli!

trader joes cacio e pepe up close

Ideas for serving:

  • Drizzled with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese
  • Served with sliced prosciutto and arugula
  • Served with tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese
  • Topped with a squeeze of lemon juice and arugula
  • Topped with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil
cooking trader joes cacio e pepe in a pot
trader joes cacio e pepe cooked on a plate with parmesan cheese

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    […] wanted to do some sort of brothy tortellini. But I got to Trader Joe’s and saw this cacio e pepe ravioli that interested me, so I switched out the […]

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