Pasta Night Just Got Better With These 15 Costco Finds

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A nice bottle of wine, a salad tossed in a wooden bowl ... you can picture it, can't you? The siren song of a pasta night calling out to you. It's saying, "make a pan of lasagna." Or maybe it's whispering "cook up a batch of spaghetti." Whatever that noodle-y voice in your mind is saying, you should listen. After all, there are few things more delicious than a pasta dinner. As for making said pasta dinner, well, that's another story entirely. Grocery shopping for all of your supplies and accoutrements can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be, so long as you stop by Costco

Costco, the wholesale club beloved by so many thrifty shoppers for its loss-leading rotisserie chickens and bulk-sized everything, is just the place to go if you're in search of some pasta night essentials. To prove it, we've gathered 15 of the best pasta night finds from Costco. Feel free to mix and match these to create your ideal pasta dinner. Just keep in mind that the exact price of each item and its availability will vary based on location.

Carbone is one of the buzziest restaurants in New York City. Known for its amazing pasta and Italian staples, you'd be hard-pressed to find a table. Then again, why would you need to? Because Carbone sells a jarred version of its spicy vodka sauce at Costco. You can find a two-pack of 32-ounce jars at the wholesale club. Grab these to have on hand anytime you want homemade-tasting pasta in a pinch. 

Purchase the Carbone Spicy Vodka Pasta Sauce for approximately $12.99.

Brami pasta does it all. This pasta is tasty, easy to prepare, and comes with 21 grams of protein per serving. It makes a great and super satiating addition to any pasta meal, and you can find it right at Costco. For about $13.50 you can get a four-pack of 16-ounce boxes in fusilli and curly mac shapes. That's enough pasta to keep you going for a long while. Go ahead and grab a box to fuel many pasta nights ahead. 

Purchase the Brami Protein Pasta for $13.50.

Boil and strain all in one with this roomy, 8-quart pot. This pot is perfect for boiling large batches of pasta and comes with a straining lid, so no need to pull out a colander at the end of cooking. Now, this pot is usually $119.99, but it can go on sale for as low as $89.99. This item is an online exclusive, so you'll need to go to Costco's website to add it to your cart.

Purchase the All-Clad Simply Strain Multipot for $119.99.

Want some meatballs for your spaghetti? Yes you do. Do you want 6 pounds of them? Of course you do. And guess what? Costco has them. These Kirkland Signature Meatballs are a convenient topper to your pasta dinner. The meatballs come pre-cooked, so you just have to heat them up before serving. It's a worthy addition to your grocery list.

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Meatballs for $23.99.

There are few things better than Costco's Kirkland Signature Imported Basil Pesto. It is fresh, aromatic, savory, and one heck of a pasta sauce. It may come from a jar, but it has a rich, lovely, and nearly homemade taste which sets Costco's pesto apart from other brands. It is the perfect coup for any home cook wanting the bright taste of pesto sans the pile of dishes required to make it. Serve in combination with a cream-based pasta sauce or on its own.

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto for $9.99.

What's a pasta dinner without garlic bread? A disappointment. After all, you need that garlic bread-y goodness to sop up the extra sauce from your plate — or just to snack on while your water boils. Now, if you want garlic bread without the fuss, just reach for the Kirkland Signature Roasted Garlic Butter Baguette with Parmesan Cheese. Each pack comes with two bakery baguettes ready to pop in the oven and toast up. These are crisp, cheesy, and full of garlicky flavor. 

Purchase the Roasted Garlic Butter Baguette with Parmesan Cheese for approximately $9.07 per two-pack.

Want to make a lovely pasta dinner without, you know, going through the trouble of making an intricate dish from scratch? No worries, Costco has your back. The wholesale club's Italian Sausage & Pasta in Wine Sauce has all the lovely flavors of a homemade pasta dish sans the prep work. Each dish comes with spinach, shredded parm, Italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes, and orecchiette pasta. Simply take off the plastic top and pop in the oven to heat up.

Purchase the Italian Sausage & Pasta in Wine Sauce for approximately $5.49 per pound.

The Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni is just the thing for anyone who wants to make an impressive dinner without putting in the hours necessary to make homemade tortelloni. These little pasta pockets are filled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for a lovely, cheesy flavor. The tortellinis come in a pack of two, with each pack containing 24 ounces of pasta, so you'll be able to get a good amount of pasta per purchase. You can snag this through same day delivery or look out for it on your next Costco run.

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni for $12.49.

Another prepared food option on our list, and for good reason. Costco's prepared food section is full of tasty treasures, including this Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta. All you need to do is pop the dish in the oven (sans plastic top) and heat until perfectly bubbly and delicious. It's a good meal to have on hand for your next semi-homemade pasta night.

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta for about $5.10 per pound.

Kirkland Signature Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli is the perfect shortcut to a flavor-packed pasta dinner. These are sold in packs of two, and each container is 22 ounces. Serve with Kirkland's Basil Pesto or a simple red sauce for a bit of contrast. 

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli for $12.99.

Parmigiano Reggiano is a must for so many pasta dishes. This nutty, umami cheese is, simply put, delicious. The Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano Straveccho, as it happens, is kind of a big deal. The cheese is aged for 36 months and each wedge is over a pound, so it will last you through several pasta nights. This item is priced per pound, so the exact price may vary based on exact weight and warehouse location. 

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Parmigiano Reggiano Straveccho for approximately $20.42 per pound.

You can never have too much pasta, and where can you go to buy a shelf's worth of it? None other than Costco. This Garofalo Organic Pasta Variety Pack comes with three distinct pasta shapes: penne ziti rigate, casarecce, and gemelli. Each distinct shape will give you a different dining experience. Pair these with pesto, canned sauce, or a Sunday gravy made from scratch.

Purchase the Garofalo Organic Pasta Variety Pack for $11.99.

Want a creamy, dreamy final flourish for your plate of pasta? Look no further. All you need is a bit of burrata, and Costco has that fresh cheese in bulk. You can find 16-ounce packs of BelGioioso Burrata Mozzarella and Cream at the wholesale chain. These are perfect for topping any batch of pasta, from penne vodka to a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. 

Purchase the BelGioioso Burrata Mozzarella and Cream for $7.93.

We've covered Parmigiano Reggiano, but what about its punchier cousin, Pecorino Romano? This sheep's milk cheese is a fantastic and tangy addition to almost any pasta dish. It would be a lovely addition to the sauce for the spinach ravioli, for example. You can also use this to top pasta, or to make a classic batch of cacio e pepe. This cheese is sold in wedges weighing approximately 2 pounds, so you're getting plenty of cheese. Grab a wedge and you'll be feasting on cheese for weeks.

Purchase the Kirkland Signature Pecorino Romano for approximately $12.47 per pound.

You can make pasta without olive oil, but why would you want to? No, we don't mean to imply that you should add olive oil to your pasta water — definitely don't do that, it's a common pasta mistake you should never make. What you should do, however, is cook your sauce with olive oil, or use it as a final flourish to add a bit of richness to your pasta sauce. And Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an excellent find for these purposes. Costco sells this olive oil in packs of two 750-milliliter bottles.

Purchase the Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil for $21.55.