A fan-ranked list of top pantry staples and canned pasta options.
Shoppers have relied on Chef Boyardee’s heat-and-eat canned pasta options for decades now, with countless families enjoying these quick and easy meals. With so many different items on supermarket shelves, it can be hard to choose which ones are worth keeping in the pantry and which ones are best avoided, which is where customer feedback becomes invaluable. I analyzed the comments and feedback from shoppers online and ranked the following Chef Boyardee items from least to best—bon appetit!
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli in Pasta Sauce
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Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli in Pasta Sauce gets very mixed reviews from shoppers who are convinced the recipe has changed. “The can, which seems smaller than years past, now contains approximately a 50/50 ratio of tomato sauce (more like soup) and raviolis that hardly have any filling,” one said.
Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizza Maker
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Chef Boyardee Pepperoni Pizza Maker is a crust and pizza sauce meal kit for at-home pizza. “Please change back to the old recipe. I was disappointed when you removed the cheese packet but even more disappointed when you changed the pepperoni,” one shopper said. “The round ones were so good. It’s one of the things that made your pizza kit unique.”
Chef Boyardee Pasta in Butter Sauce
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The Chef Boyardee Pasta in Butter Sauce microwavable cup is not a hit with many shoppers. “I heated it according to the instructions, and I liked that it wasn’t too salty. However, the pasta was a bit mushy, and the overall consistency was somewhat soupy,” one said.
Chef Boyardee Protein Chili Mac
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Chef Boyardee Protein Chili Mac has a nice authentic taste, fans say.”It strikes a perfect blend of consistency, ingredients, and spice. I don’t normally love noodles in my chili, but they add the right amount of flavor and texture,” one shopper shared.
Chef Boyardee Beefaroni in Tomato and Meat Sauce
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Chef Boyardee Beefaroni in Tomato and Meat Sauce is a hearty, savory meal shoppers love. “My kids love Beefaroni, and this is the only brand they’ll consistently eat without any complaints,” one fan said. “It’s great to have on hand for quick lunches, easy dinners, or those busy nights when you need something fast.”
Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Mac Skillet Meal
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Chef Boyardee Cheeseburger Mac Skillet Meal is one of the most popular items from the brand. “Chef Boyardee is an all time childhood favorite of mine so I was so excited to try this,” one shopper said. “The cheeseburger Mac was always my favorite and this has a much more natural flavor compared to the original. My kids all loved it as well. Will buy again in the future.”
Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is one of the most popular, if not the most popular item from the brand. “My Dad won a case of Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs when I was a kid, and I’ve loved it ever since (I’m 71),” one shopper said. “This is genuine comfort food, with perfect noodles, delicious sauce, and generous meatballs. It’s so convenient to keep in the pantry and everyone in my family loves it. Nourishing too!”
