1. Pasta sauce: Bertolli, Sun Ripened Tomato & Olive Pasta Sauce. Pasta with a jar of sauce is the ultimate no-stress dinner, but you do have to drag out an extra pan to heat the sauce. Not anymore: This one comes in an innovative microwave pouch, so you just heat the whole thing up for 90 seconds. Plus, the yummy (preservative-free!) sauce gets its hint of sweetness from a natural source: carrot juice. ($2.89 for a 13.5-ounce pouch)

 
2. Quick-and-easy side dish: Marrakesh Express Mango Salsa Couscous. Couscous is a bit of a wallflower in the flavor department. But this all-natural mix (less than 200 calories per serving) brings on the tangy-sweet flavor of mango salsa. Serve it with chicken, seafood, or pork tenderloin for a sensational dinner. ($2.79)

 
3. Frozen entrée: Weight Watchers Smart Ones Dragon Shrimp Lo Mein. Unlike most frozen dinners, this one actually tastes fresh. You’d think that the shrimp and noodles were just sautéed, and the crisp sugar snap peas and carrots came from the produce aisle. This skinny entrée racks up only 240 calories and 4 grams of fat, so we suggest pairing it with a side salad and even a small dessert. ($3.19)

 
4. Frozen pizza: Kashi All Natural Five Cheese Tomato Pizza. Kashi took its legendary seven-whole-grain mix and created a fabulous pizza crust with it. Covered with a mouthwatering and supercheesy blend of Asiago, Parmesan, mozzarella, and two types of Cheddar, this doesn’t taste like a healthy pizza. The crust cooks up nice and crisp, and one-third of the pie is less than 300 calories and 10 grams of fat. ($5.99)

 
5. Meal kit: Annie Chun’s Peanut Sesame Organic Noodles & Sauce. Judge Phil Lempert was wowed by this organic, MSG-free noodle mix. Once your water is boiling, this meal comes together in about six minutes and serves three. It has just 280 calories with 9 grams of protein and a reasonable amount of sodium (390 milligrams) for something so flavorful. Toss in cooked chicken strips or cubed tofu for a protein boost. ($3.99)

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