Is Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 14.5 oz Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • tomato puree
  • tomatoes

tomato puree

Dietitian note

Tomatoes are nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Microwavable canned pasta delivers a saucy, mildly seasoned flavor with a tender, uniform texture often described as comforting and kid-friendly. Commonly used for quick lunches, after-school snacks, or pantry-ready meals. Reviewers note convenience and nostalgic taste, though some report occasional consistency issues, variable texture between batches, and concerns about value.

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Ingredients

Tomatoes (Tomato Puree, Water), Cooked Enriched Spaghetti (Water, Enriched Wheat Flour [Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid], Wheat Protein Isolate [Wheat Gluten, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Glyceryl Monostearate), Meatballs (Pork, Chicken, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Beef, Water, Crackermeal [Enriched Wheat Flour {Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, May Contain Guar Gum], Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Caramel Color, Flavorings, Soybean Oil, Citric Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, LESS THAN 2% OF: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Hydrolyzed Corn and Wheat Gluten and Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Flavorings, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum). CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT

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Reviews

Rating
5.0(1 review)

chef Boyardee

Ive eaten it every day for the past 5 years, ive never gotten sick or had a bad experience. Best Cheap Spaghetti ever

pantry stapletastygood value
Sjsjjsajlakszjsj•Jan 26, 2026

Where to buy

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, Microwave Pasta, Canned Food, 14.5 oz is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Pasta · Can

Flavor
SavoryAcidicUmamiSalty
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go