Additional Coverage:
- 13 Italian Foods at Costco That Are Better Than Takeout (For a Fraction of the Cost) (financebuzz.com)
Skip Takeout, Save Big: Costco’s Italian Food Finds
Tired of pricey Italian takeout? Costco members can enjoy delicious Italian-inspired meals without emptying their wallets.
From ready-to-bake pizzas to decadent desserts, the warehouse giant offers a wide selection of affordable Italian favorites. (Note: Prices and availability may vary by location.)
Savory Selections:
- Margherita Pizza: Skip the pizzeria! Costco’s take-and-bake Margherita pizza, featuring San Marzano-style sauce, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and slow-roasted tomatoes, offers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost ($16.99).
- Beef and Pork Meatballs with Pasta: Craving comfort food? Costco’s Kirkland Signature meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. At $4.49 per pound, you get a hearty, satisfying meal that’s much cheaper than takeout.
- Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza (Gluten-Free): Enjoy pizza night without the gluten! Costco offers a two-pack of cauliflower crust pizzas loaded with pepperoni, sausage, roasted veggies, and a three-cheese blend for under $14.
- Kirkland Spinach and Cheese Ravioli: A quick and easy weeknight dinner! This 1.4-pound package of ravioli serves 12 and cooks in just four minutes.
- Kirkland Five Cheese Tortelloni: Another time-saving option, this two-pack of cheese-filled tortelloni is ready in two minutes.
Delicious Deli Options:
- Bel Gioioso Italian Cheese Board: Create your own impressive antipasto platter with this 1.75-pound assortment of provolone, fontina, parmesan, and asiago cheese for $10.99.
- Fratelli Beretta Antipasto: This 1.5-pound package includes pepper-coated salami, Italian dry salami, prosciutto, and calabrese – perfect for appetizers or a delicious panini.
Sweet Treats:
- Artuso Pastry Cannoli Flats and Cream: This kit provides enough cannoli shells and decadent chocolate chip cannoli cream for 10-12 servings at a price that’s hard to beat.
- Dessert Italiano Tiramisu: Indulge in this classic Italian dessert without the high-end price tag. Costco offers six individual servings for a sweet treat any day of the week.
Pantry Staples:
- Classico Organic Tomato Sauce: Stock up on this versatile organic tomato sauce, perfect for pasta, lasagna, or pizza.
- Barilla Pasta Variety Pack: This seven-box variety pack offers a week’s worth of pasta possibilities, from farfalle to rotini.
- Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks: Skip the expensive appetizer at restaurants and grab a bag of these mozzarella sticks from Costco. With 82 to 92 pieces per bag, you’ll have plenty to share.
Pizza Lovers Rejoice!
- Kirkland Pepperoni Pizza: A four-pack of frozen pepperoni pizzas for under $16? That’s a pizza deal you can’t resist.
Bottom Line:
Ditch the takeout menus and head to Costco! With these affordable Italian-inspired options, you can enjoy delicious meals at home without breaking the bank.