2 Packages of O Organic Penne Rigate Pasta (16 oz. ea.)

Item Purchased: 2 Packages of O Organic Penne Rigate Pasta (16 oz. ea.)
Location Purchased: Dominick's / 3145 S. Ashland / Chicago, IL
Price: $2.00 + tax ($1.00 ea.)

Review: I didn't buy these bags of pasta because they were organic. I bought these bags of pasta because they were the cheapest penne noodles on the shelf. Dominick's line of O organic foods always seems to be the cheapest on the shelf. I am immediately suspicious of anything that is priced at bargain-basement price, but I'm also wondering if this line of items is helping the average convenience shopper to rethink their eating habits. I'm assuming most people buy the O line of foods for the same reason I bought these... Value. Dominick's probably invested in an organic line of foods to cash in on the organic craze that seems to be hip and huge now days, but I know for a fact that there are a lot of people who don't have the time or resources to examine the health benefits of organic foods. Usually organics are more expensive, but with these affordable options, my hope is that at least a small number of people stop to think about organic food and its benefits. Maybe a percentage of that small percentage will even go so far as to look into buying and eating local produce and foods. Maybe an even smaller percentage will give a moment's thought about a more sustainable way of producing and marketing foods.

The taste of this pasta is almost indistinguishable from other boxed pasta products. The one noticeable difference is that you don't get that chalky film on your noodles once you are done cooking it. Even without rinsing in cold water, like many people do, this pasta tastes as fresh as a dehydrated and packaged pasta can. There is no comparison to fresh or home made, but this is an affordable and slightly healthier option.

Rating: 3.75 / 5