Pasta Garofalo Launches Ristorante Garofalo, Redefining the Frozen Pasta Experience

New York – October 17, 2025 – Pasta Garofalo, a leader in premium Italian pasta since 1789, today announced the launch of Ristorante Garofalo, a line of restaurant-quality frozen pasta now available at retailers across the U.S. This expansion marks Garofalo’s debut in the frozen foods category, combining the brand’s signature pasta-making mastery with delicious Italian sauces.

Inspired by the brand’s core values, Ristorante Garofalo features five iconic dishes designed to bring high-quality, gourmet Italian experiences to American homes, ready to enjoy in just minutes:

• Cheesy Half Rigatoni: perfectly al dente rigatoni in a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
• Spaghettoni all’Arrabbiata: hearty spaghettoni in a bold, spicy tomato sauce.
• Giant Fusilli alla Sorrentina: spiraled pasta baked with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella for a comforting Neapolitan classic.
• Fettuccine Alfredo: a timeless Italian-American favorite with silky Alfredo sauce and traditional Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 months.
• Gnocchi Four-Cheese: potato gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy blend of cheeses, featuring the bold, tangy flavor of Gorgonzola.

“Ristorante Garofalo represents an exciting new chapter for our brand,” said Flavia Garzia, Marketing & New Business Development Manager of Pasta Garofalo. “This line brings traditional craftmanship and genuine Italian flavors to a space where quality is often compromised. Each dish is made with carefully selected ingredients and time-honored recipes, ensuring consumers experience the same taste and texture Garofalo dry pasta is known for. Through this expansion, we aim to set a new benchmark for frozen pasta in the U.S., offering both convenience and exceptional flavor.”

Produced with durum wheat semolina pasta and authentic Italian ingredients, Ristorante Garofalo dishes are free from artificial flavors and preservatives, and can be prepared in 6-7 minutes. Using individual instant quick freezing (IIQF) technology, each component maintains its freshness and texture, delivering the high-quality taste of freshly made pasta.

Garofalo will showcase Ristorante Garofalo at the 2025 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention in Orlando, Florida, from October 18–21, including a feature in the Taste of Excellence Showcase, where attendees can experience the refined quality and authentic flavors of the line firsthand.

Ristorante Garofalo is now available at select U.S. retailers and specialty grocers including Redner’s, McCaffrey’s, Ingles, The Giant Company, Milam’s Marketplace, Gelson’s, Bristol Farms, and select ShopRite locations in the Northeast.

About Pasta Garofalo Founded in 1789 in Gragnano, Italy, Pasta Garofalo, a family-owned company, has built a global reputation for producing premium-quality pasta using traditional methods, innovative technology, and exceptional ingredients. Today, Garofalo offers over 100 pasta shapes across classic, whole wheat, gluten-free, and high-protein lines, always staying true to its Italian roots.