# Solo-Friendly Pasta Meals The New M&S Food Collection Pasta Meals are Made for One By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-food-collection References: [marksandspencer](https://www.marksandspencer.com/food/content/best-italian-food)  There's a new range of pasta meals from the M&S Food Collection centered on solo servings, each sharing a traditional recipe in a [convenient, reasonably portioned format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-pasta-meals). The Collection Beef Shin Ragu Maniche, made with Italian No. 264 Bronze die Maniche, is filled with British beef shin that has been slow-cooked in Italian Chianti and Italian tomatoes for six hours, while the M&S Food Collection Spinach & Italian Ricotta Tortelloni shares the taste of butternut squash crema, plus fresh sage and herb butter. With more people living in smaller households or managing meals solo, demand is rising for convenient, [single-serve meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malcolm-allan-small-portion-packs). This perfectly portioned pasta collection also appeals to those focused on weight management and [portion control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-squares), making mealtime easier and more intentional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 49% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solo Dining Solutions:** With an increase in single-member households, there's a surge in demand for solo-serving meal options that prioritize convenience and variety. - **Single-serve Packaging Innovation:** The focus on single-serve packaging offers companies opportunities to design more environmentally friendly materials tailored for individual portions. - **Portion-control Dining:** Health-conscious individuals are looking for meals that simplify portion control, driving innovation in balanced, pre-portioned meal solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ready-to-eat Meals:** The rise in single-serve packaging and meals creates a niche market within the ready-to-eat meals industry, primed for on-the-go consumers. - **Eco-friendly Food Packaging:** Growing demand for single-serve meals underscores the need for sustainable packaging solutions that cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness Food Products:** As portion-controlled meals gain popularity, the health and wellness industry can expand offerings that support balanced eating habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Serve Plant-Based Entrées](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-plant-based-entrees.md) - [Snackable Pasta Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-mini-meals.md) - [Instant Pasta Snack Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-nostra.md) - [Pouch-Packaged Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-pasta-sauces.md) - [Authentic Consumer-Driven Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napolina-pasta.md) - [Premium Pasta Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night.md) - [Fresh Private Label Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-recipe-pastas.md) - [60-Second Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timewise.md) - [Ready-Made Italian Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carluccio.md)