skip to main content

Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Shells & Cheese Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta -- 6 oz


Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Shells & Cheese Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta
  • Our price: $3.09

  • +
    Minimum 2

Added to My List as a guest.

Your guest list will be saved temporarily during your shopping session.

Sign in to add items to your saved list(s).

1 item added to your list

Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Shells & Cheese Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta -- 6 oz

Oops! Something went wrong and we were unable to process your request. Please try again.

Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Shells & Cheese Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta Description

  • Organically Grown
  • Supergrains
  • 13g of Protein Per Serving
  • Gluten Free
  • Non-GMO
  • USDA Organic

Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta in a Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Boil Only 3 to 4 Minutes for a Perfectly Textured Pasta


Directions

For perfectly textured pasta boil only 3 to 4 minutes.
Add pasta to 5 to 6 cups boiling water. Cook only 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook. Drain: Do not rinse. Return to pan. Squeeze cheese sauce over hot pasta. Stir until blended. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Free Of
GMOs, gluten.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2.5 oz (71 g) About 1 Cup Prepared
Servings per Container: 2.5
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories230
Total Fat6 g8%
   Saturated Fat4 g205
   Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol15 mg5%
Sodium570 mg25%
Total Carbohydrate27 g10%
   Dietary Fiber2 g7%
   Total Sugars2 g
    Includes Added Sugars0 g0%
Protein13 g26%
Vitamin D0 mcg0%
Calcium113 mg8%
Iron3 mg15%
Potassium25 mg0%
Other Ingredients: Organic red lentil & quinoa shells: organic red lentil flour, organic quinoa flour, mild cheddar cheese sauce: organic cheddar cheese (pasteurized organic milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, organic butter (pasteurized organic sweet cream, salt), organic maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, organic non-fat dry milk, organic soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: salt, organic natural flavors, colors added (organic fruit juice [organic pumpkin, organic apple], organic annatto extract), lactic acid, xanthan gum, organic guar gum.
The product you receive may contain additional details or differ from what is shown on this page, or the product may have additional information revealed by partially peeling back the label. We recommend you reference the complete information included with your product before consumption and do not rely solely on the details shown on this page. For more information, please see our full disclaimer.
View printable version Print Page

Reap the Rewards of Family Meals With These Dietitian Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Family meals were once a time when everyone gathered around the dinner table to eat and discuss the day’s activities. Now, with busy family lives, working parents and kids’ extra-curricular activities, it is harder than it once was to have that time together as a family. Although it may be difficult, fitting in family meals can have tremendous benefits for the entire family. According to Dr. Anne Fischel, executive director of the Family Dinner Project, there have been more than twenty years of studies documenting that family dinners are great for children’s health and academic performance.

A Young Family Enjoys a Meal Together to Represent Family Meals | Vitacost.com/Blog

Why Family Meals are Important

Research suggests having dinner together as a family at least four times per week is linked to a lower risk for obesity and eating disorders. A study in The Journal of Pediatrics found a direct correlation between frequency of family meals in adolescence and reduced odds of obesity and weight issues ten years later. Nutritionally, cardiovascular health is better in teens as home cooked meals tend to be lower in fat, added sugar and sodium, and containing more fruits, vegetables, fiber and protein than most meals eaten away from home. Children who eat family meals tend to eat a wider variety of foods and become less picky eaters. Not only do children benefit, but adults do as well by eating less fast food and having fewer dieting behaviors and healthier eating patterns. Mealtime conversations increase vocabulary in preschoolers, and there is a strong link between family meals and academic performance – even stronger than homework, sports or art. Children and teens have a greater sense of resilience, a lower risk of substance abuse and depression and lower rates of teen pregnancy have been observed. Children feel more connected to siblings, and parents giving them a sense of security and togetherness – thus nurturing self-esteem.

How to Make Family Meals Happen

Find time for family meals

If you can’t find time for eating together as a family four times per week, start small. Three family meals per week are better than one and one is better than none. Lower your expectations and do the best you can by taking small steps. Consider starting with one dinner and build over time. Work to find more like this Garlic Shrimp and Zoodles Skinny Scampi recipe. Use pre-cut veggies to streamline prep time, or prep over the weekend when you have more time. Recruit all family members to help. Young children can help prepare food by washing fruits and vegetables, stirring ingredients and setting the table. Older children can pick out recipes, help prep ingredients and prepare a portion of the meal.

Make family meals fun

Mealtime shouldn’t be a dreaded chore. With a little planning it can be a simple and fun process. Experiment with different menus or keep it routine: maybe you and your family love Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, etc. Find your family’s favorite foods and cook them on a rotating basis. Involve all family members in the menu planning. Children are more likely to try new foods at meals they are involved in planning and preparing. Focus on the importance of being together as a family more than making an elaborate meal.

Make conversation

One of the greatest benefits of family meals is being together and having conversations. Ask family members the best part of their day or talk about current events. If your family tends to argue when they are all together, set some ground rules such as not interrupting and keeping the conversation positive. Family meals offer parents a chance to be positive role models. Make this a time to turn off devices and connect with each other.

Breakfast counts, too!

If you don’t have much time in the evenings to sit down as a family or mornings tend to be less hectic, make breakfast your family meal. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, as long as you are together. Breakfast foods can be simple and quick to make. Try this Loaded Chocolate Oatmeal Bowl made with rolled oats. Are you ready to give family meals a try?  Remember that progress is always better than perfection. You just might find some new and interesting things about your family members, and you may become a tighter-knit family because of it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="Featured Products" border_width="2"][vc_row_inner equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle" gap="35"][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="158864" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1648684554838{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/tolerant-organic-red-lentil-penne"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="158863" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1648684577152{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/fody-foods-shallot-infused-extra-virgin-olive-oil"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="158862" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1648684605612{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/daves-gourmet-pasta-sauce"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Vitacost is not responsible for the content provided in customer ratings and reviews. For more information, visit our Terms of Use.

Sign Up & Save

Get exclusive offers, free shipping events, expert health tips & more by signing up for our promotional emails.

  • Instant Online Service
  • 1-800-381-0759

    Monday-Friday 8am-9pm EST

    Saturday: 9:30am-6pm EST

    Sunday: Closed

Please enter a valid zip code
FLDC9
374672