# Oven-Baked Pizza Pasta Bowls The Papa John’s Papa Bowls are Crafted with Popular Toppings By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-bowls References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/12/03/new-oven-baked-papa-bowls-spotted-at-papa-johns/) & [papajohns](https://www.papajohns.com)  The [Papa John’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatini-cocktail) [Papa Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-bowls-1) are being launched by the brand as an oven-baked range of menu items for patrons to pick up when seeking out an alternative way to enjoy their favorite pizza toppings. The pastas come in three options to choose from including the Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl, the Italian Meats Trio Papa Bowl and the Garden [Veggie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-crust-pizza) Papa Bowl, which are all crafted with premium pizza topping-inspired ingredients. Patrons can also choose to order a Create-Your-Own Papa Bowl that includes up to seven topping choices alongside your choice of sauce. The Papa John’s Papa Bowls are priced at $8 and are likely to be a hit amongst consumers seeking out an alternative way to enjoy some of their favorite pizza-inspired flavors. Image Credit: Papa John’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Oven-baked Meal Kits:** Opportunity for meal kit companies to offer oven-baked options that allow customers to enjoy their favorite flavors in a new way. - **Pizza-inspired Pasta:** Opportunity for Italian restaurants to innovate their menus by offering pizza-inspired pasta dishes to attract pizza lovers seeking variety. - **Food Customization:** Opportunity for fast-food chains to attract younger and budget-conscious customers by offering create-your-own meal options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery services can create oven-baked meal kit options and appeal to customers with a love for pizza flavors. - **Italian Restaurants:** Italian restaurants can innovate their menus by including pizza-inspired pasta dishes and attract customers who seek variety in their regular pizza experience. - **Fast-food Chains:** Fast-food chains can attract younger and budget-conscious consumers by creating customizable meal options, such as the Create-Your-Own Papa Bowl option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crust-Free Pizza Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-bowls-1.md) - [Crust-Free Pizza Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustless-papa-bowls.md) - [Cup-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-1.md) - [Mix-and-Match Pizza Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-pairings.md) - [Oven-Baked Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-baked-pasta.md) - [Snackable Mini Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parmesan-papa-bites.md) - [Pizza-Themed Baked Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-pizza-baked-pasta.md) - [Miniature Spicy Pizza Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pepperoni-rolls.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Pizza Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustless-pizza.md)