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Pasta Meals and Italian Meals Delivered NZ

Our pasta meals and Italian dishes heat in 3 to 4 minutes in the microwave. They're for anyone who wants a bolognese or meatballs on a weeknight without cooking. Choose a classic Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta, a low carb spaghetti version, Italian meatballs with mash or roast vegetables, or a vegan lentil bolognese. Everything is cooked fresh daily in our Invercargill kitchen and delivered chilled across NZ, priced from $14.99 to $16.99.

Best Ready Made Pasta Meals

  • Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti ($15.99): soybean pasta with beef bolognese, edamame and parmesan. Nearly 70g of protein (69.8g) and only 21.2g of carbs.
  • Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta ($14.99): the classic. 44.2g of protein, 66.8g of carbs and 602 calories.
  • Italian Meatballs with Mash ($16.99): beef meatballs made with gluten-free breadcrumbs, in bolognese sauce with creamy mash and broccoli. 39.7g of protein, 485 calories.
  • Italian Meatballs with Roast Vegetables ($16.99): the same meatballs with roasted kumara and broccoli. 41.6g of protein, 22.7g of carbs and 454 calories.
  • Penne Bolognese with Lentils ($14.99): lentils and edamame in bolognese sauce with dairy-free cheddar. Tagged vegan, with 20g of protein and 5.6g of fat.

High Protein Low Carb Pasta Meals

The Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti swaps regular pasta for soybean pasta, giving you 69.8g of protein with 21.2g of carbs. The Italian Meatballs with Roast Vegetables skip pasta altogether and come in at 22.7g of carbs. Both sit in our low carb meals and our high protein meals. If you just want a classic plate of pasta, the penne bolognese is a balanced pick at 602 calories.

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Italian Meals

Both meatball meals are tagged gluten free and dairy free. The low carb spaghetti bolognese is tagged gluten free but has parmesan, so it isn't dairy free. The Penne Bolognese with Lentils is tagged vegan and dairy free, but not gluten free. The beef penne bolognese includes regular pasta and parmesan. All meals are made in a kitchen that handles common allergens, so check the ingredients on the product page.

Delivery, Storage and Heating

We deliver every Wednesday and Friday to non-rural addresses NZ-wide, with a minimum order of 6 meals. For orders under $150, delivery is $25 to the North Island, $15 to the South Island and $10 in Southland. Keep meals in the fridge at or below 4C and eat within 4 days, or freeze before the Best Before date and eat within 3 months. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or oven heat at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes. Let it sit for a minute and stir.

Beef Meals and Vegetarian Pasta

Most of these are beef dishes, so see all our beef meals for more. Prefer meat-free? Our vegetarian meals include the lentil bolognese and five more. You might also like our ready made dinners.

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Pasta and Italian Meal FAQs
What pasta meals does Premade have?

Premade has three pasta meals: Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta, Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti and Penne Bolognese with Lentils. The Italian range also includes Italian Meatballs with Mash and Italian Meatballs with Roast Vegetables.

Which Premade pasta meal has the most protein?

Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti has the most protein, with 69.8g per serve and only 21.2g of carbs. It's $15.99.

Is there a low carb pasta meal at Premade?

Yes. Premade's Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti uses soybean pasta and has 21.2g of carbs, compared with 66.8g in the Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta.

How much are ready made pasta meals in NZ?

Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta and Penne Bolognese with Lentils are $14.99, Beef Bolognese with Low Carb Spaghetti is $15.99, and both Italian Meatballs meals are $16.99. The minimum order is 6 meals.

Is there a vegan pasta meal?

Yes. Premade's Penne Bolognese with Lentils is tagged vegan and dairy free. It's topped with dairy-free cheddar and has 20g of protein for $14.99. It is not gluten free.

Are Premade's Italian meatballs gluten free?

Both Italian Meatballs meals are tagged gluten free and dairy free, and the meatballs are made with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Premade meals are made in a kitchen that handles common allergens, so check the ingredients before ordering.

Are Premade meatballs with mash or roast vegetables lower carb?

Italian Meatballs with Mash has 39.7g of protein, 32.1g of carbs and 485 calories. Italian Meatballs with Roast Vegetables has 41.6g of protein, 22.7g of carbs and 454 calories, so it's the lower carb pick. Both are $16.99.

Can you get pasta meals delivered in NZ?

Premade delivers every Wednesday and Friday to non-rural addresses across New Zealand. You pick your delivery day in the cart and confirm your postcode before checkout. For orders under $150, delivery is $25 to the North Island, $15 to the South Island and $10 within Southland.

How long do Premade pasta meals last?

Keep your Premade meals in the fridge at or below 4C and eat them within 4 days, or by the Best Before date on the pack. If you won't get to one in time, freeze it before the Best Before date and eat it within 3 months. Don't refreeze once thawed.

How do I heat a ready made pasta meal?

Take off the sleeve, pull back a corner of the film and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Or heat it in the oven at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes. Let it sit for 1 minute, give it a stir and it's ready.