# Frozen Truffle Pastas Evol's Frozen Pasta Dinner Turns Mac & Cheese Gourmet By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-pasta-dinner References: [evolfoods](http://evolfoods.com/truffle-parmesan-mac-cheese/) & [wsj](http://www.wsj.com/articles/stone-cold-boxes-frozen-food-is-looking-good-1420834102) Mac & cheese and frozen foods are typically thought of as meals that are high in convenience and low in terms of nutrition, but [Evol's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-frozen-meals) [frozen pasta dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage) manages to strike a happy balance of both. The Truffle Parmesan Mac & Cheese is made with tubetti pasta, a creamy cheese sauce and a crumble made from panko breadcrumbs. The dish is vegetarian, gluten-free and is loaded with [16 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese). While whipping up a serving of mac & cheese isn't that hard to do on your own, putting together a truffle-infused pasta probably takes a lot more time and money. As well as providing you with a gourmet-inspired bowl of mac & cheese that's quick and easy to prepare at home, this frozen dinner meal is extremely affordable, priced at about $1.99 at supermarkets across the US. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Frozen Meals:** There's an opportunity to innovate in the frozen meal industry by creating more gourmet options that are affordable and easy to prepare at home. - **Healthy Frozen Foods:** An increasing demand for convenient and healthy meals creates an opportunity to develop more frozen food options that are gluten-free and high in protein. - **Truffle Flavors:** The popularity of truffle-infused dishes creates room for innovation in the food industry by incorporating this ingredient into various meals. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Food Industry:** Frozen food companies can create and market gourmet frozen meals that appeal to a wider audience looking for convenience and affordable luxury. - **Health Food Industry:** The development and sale of healthy frozen meals is an area of opportunity for companies looking to tap into the growing demand for nutritious and convenient meals. - **Specialty Food Industry:** Incorporating unique flavors and ingredients into frozen meals can position companies in the specialty food market, catering to consumers seeking more adventurous eating experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Truffle Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-macaroni.md) - [Grown-Up Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Clean-Ingredient Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Clean-Label Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Frozen Spaghetti Carbonara Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-spaghetti-carbonara.md) - [Truffle-Infused Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-macaroni.md) - [Familiar Frozen Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-cheese-deluxe.md) - [Protein-Packed Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-mac-cheese.md) - [Single-Serve Foodservice Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cheddar-mac-cheese.md)