Spaghetti Carbonara

What is it?

A 16-ounce frozen pasta meal, this spaghetti carbonara comes from Italy and uses spaghetti coated in an egg-based sauce with Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano. Diced pancetta runs through it, so you get small savory bits in with the noodles. Unlike cream-heavy versions, the sauce leans on cheese, egg, and pasta water for its texture. Trader Joe's keeps the format simple here: heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot. The spaghetti is meant to stay distinct rather than turn into a casserole, and the sauce should cling lightly instead of pooling at the bottom of the tray.