Noodles and Company Delicious Duos: Menu & Prices

Delicious Duos at Noodles & Company pair a smaller entrée with protein and a side. Prices in the supplied menu range from $10.95 to $11.95, with choices including Pad Thai, Mac & Cheese, Rigatoni Rosa, Japanese Pan Noodles, and Spaghetti & Meatballs.

Delicious Duos Menu with Price and Nutrition

The Delicious Duos menu offers pasta, noodles, mac and cheese, and Asian-inspired dishes with a protein and side.

Menu Item	Price	Calories
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Duo	$10.95	520
Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken Duo	$11.95	650
Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo Duo	$11.95	590
Buttery Parmesan Noodles Duo	$10.95	380
Basil Pesto Cavatappi Duo	$10.95	430
Pad Thai Duo	$10.95	520
Chili Garlic Ramen Duo	$10.95	410
Japanese Pan Noodles Duo	$10.95	320
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Duo	$11.95	570
Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni Duo	$10.95	380
Spicy Korean Steak Noodles Duo	$11.95	480
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac Duo	$11.95	690
Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese Duo	$11.95	620
Spaghetti & Meatballs Duo	$11.95	530
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Duo	$11.95	580
Pasta Fresca Duo	$10.95	320
Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac Duo	$11.95	650

Prices and calories may vary by location and customization.

Delicious Duos Nutrition

Delicious Duos nutrition ranges from about 320 to 690 calories for the listed entrées. Sauces, protein, toppings, and the selected side can change the final calorie count.

Menu Item		Calories
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Duo		520
Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken Duo		650
Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo Duo		590
Buttery Parmesan Noodles Duo		380
Basil Pesto Cavatappi Duo		430
Pad Thai Duo		520
Chili Garlic Ramen Duo		410
Japanese Pan Noodles Duo		320
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Duo		570
Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni Duo		380
Spicy Korean Steak Noodles Duo		480
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac Duo		690
Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese Duo		620
Spaghetti & Meatballs Duo		530
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Duo		580
Pasta Fresca Duo		320
Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac Duo		650

Delicious Duos Recipes

The Delicious Duos recipes include familiar Noodles & Company flavors such as pesto, Alfredo, marinara, Pad Thai, ramen, mac and cheese, and soy-glazed noodles.

1. Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cavatappi or elbow macaroni
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste

Steps:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Make Roux: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Build Sauce: Slowly pour in heavy cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Bring to a low simmer until thickened.
4. Melt Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.

2. Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz rigatoni pasta
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 chicken cutlets (breaded and fried)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil, fresh basil

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni until tender; drain.
2. Prepare Rosa Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan, add marinara sauce, and stir in heavy cream to create a creamy pink sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Combine Pasta: Stir cooked rigatoni into the Rosa sauce until well coated.
4. Top & Serve: Slice breaded Parmesan chicken cutlets and serve over the pasta with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.

3. Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 strips cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 2 crispy chicken tenders (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente.
2. Make Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
3. Mix In: Stir cooked pasta and crumbled bacon into the sauce.
4. Top: Place sliced crispy chicken on top before serving.

4. Buttery Parmesan Noodles Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz egg noodles or fettuccine
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
• Cracked black pepper and salt to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook noodles in salted water. Reserve 1/4 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
2. Emulsify Butter: Melt butter in a large warm skillet over low heat. Add reserved pasta water.
3. Toss Noodles: Add drained noodles into the pan, tossing to coat in butter.
4. Finish: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese gradually while tossing to coat evenly. Season with cracked pepper and fresh parsley.

5. Basil Pesto Cavatappi Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cavatappi pasta
• 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or fresh)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or olive oil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or pasta water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Cherry tomatoes (halved)

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil cavatappi until cooked through; drain.
2. Prepare Sauce Base: In a pan over low heat, mix basil pesto with heavy cream to loosen the texture.
3. Combine: Toss cooked cavatappi and cherry tomatoes into the pesto cream sauce.
4. Finish: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

6. Pad Thai Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz flat rice noodles
• 2 tbsp Pad Thai sauce (tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg (scrambled)
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts, 2 green onions (chopped)
• Crushed peanuts and lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

1. Soak Noodles: Soak rice noodles in hot water for 8–10 minutes until pliable; drain.
2. Stir-fry Egg: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Push to side, crack egg, and scramble.
3. Sauté Noodles: Add soaked rice noodles and Pad Thai sauce. Toss vigorously over high heat until noodles absorb sauce.
4. Add Veggies: Toss in bean sprouts and green onions for 1 minute.
5. Garnish: Serve topped with crushed peanuts and fresh lime wedges.

7. Chili Garlic Ramen Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz ramen noodles (discard season packet)
• 2 tbsp chili oil or chili crisp
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• Green onions and sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Cook Noodles: Boil ramen noodles for 2–3 minutes; drain.
2. Sauté Garlic: In a wok, heat chili oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Build Sauce: Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar.
4. Combine: Add ramen noodles to the wok and toss on high heat until fully coated in chili oil sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

8. Japanese Pan Noodles Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz thick udon noodles
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis or soy sauce + brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
• Black sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Prep Noodles: Boil udon noodles according to package instructions; drain.
2. Stir-fry Veggies: Heat sesame oil in a wok. Add broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms; stir-fry on high heat until tender-crisp.
3. Add Sauce & Noodles: Toss in udon noodles and sweet soy sauce. Pan-fry for 2–3 minutes until noodles get a light caramelized edges.
4. Serve: Garnish with black sesame seeds.

9. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Red pepper flakes, parsley, and Parmesan

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil linguine until al dente; drain.
2. Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium-high. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp.
3. Make Garlic Lemon Sauce: In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
4. Toss: Add pasta and cooked shrimp back to the pan, tossing to coat. Finish with chopped parsley and Parmesan.

10. Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cheese tortelloni
• 1 head roasted garlic (squeezed into paste)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Steps:

1. Cook Tortelloni: Boil cheese tortelloni according to package instructions (usually 3–5 minutes); drain.
2. Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in roasted garlic paste until combined.
3. Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine: Fold tortelloni into the roasted garlic cream sauce gently.

11. Spicy Korean Steak Noodles Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz ramen or udon noodles
• 1/2 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Shredded cabbage and green onions

Steps:

1. Cook Noodles: Boil noodles; drain and set aside.
2. Sear Steak: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add beef slices and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned.
3. Mix Sauce: Combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil.
4. Combine: Pour sauce over steak, add shredded cabbage and cooked noodles, tossing on medium-high heat until everything is coated and piping hot.

12. Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cavatappi or mac noodles
• 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce (prepared)
• 1/2 cup crispy chicken (cubed)
• 2 tbsp Frank’s RedHot or Buffalo sauce
• 2 tbsp Ranch dressing
• Green onions

Steps:

1. Prepare Mac: Cook pasta and mix thoroughly with hot cheddar cheese sauce.
2. Toss Chicken: Toss crispy chicken cubes in buffalo sauce until well coated.
3. Assemble: Transfer Mac & Cheese into a dish, top with buffalo chicken pieces.
4. Drizzle: Drizzle ranch dressing over top and garnish with chopped green onions.

13. Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz macaroni pasta
• 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce
• 1/2 cup slow-cooked pulled pork
• 2 tbsp sweet BBQ sauce
• Crispy fried onions (for topping)

Steps:

1. Prepare Mac: Boil pasta and combine with rich cheddar cheese sauce.
2. Heat Pork: Warm pulled pork in a pan and toss with BBQ sauce.
3. Layer: Scoop macaroni into a bowl, pile barbecue pulled pork in the center.
4. Top: Sprinkle crispy fried onions over top for crunch.

14. Spaghetti & Meatballs Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 cooked beef or pork meatballs
• 1.5 cups marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley

Steps:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water; drain.
2. Heat Sauce & Meatballs: In a saucepan, simmer marinara sauce and add meatballs until heated through (approx. 5–7 minutes).
3. Combine: Add spaghetti into marinara sauce, tossing until well coated.
4. Serve: Plate spaghetti with meatballs on top and garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

15. Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Diced bell peppers

Steps:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook fettuccine until al dente; drain.
2. Season & Cook Shrimp: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Heat butter in a pan and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side; remove.
3. Make Sauce: Sauté diced bell peppers and minced garlic in the remaining butter. Pour in heavy cream and extra Cajun seasoning; simmer until thickened.
4. Combine: Add fettuccine and Cajun shrimp back to sauce, tossing evenly.

16. Pasta Fresca Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• White wine or lemon juice splash
• Balsamic glaze & Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente; drain.
2. Sauté Veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add sliced garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes blister slightly.
3. Wilt Spinach: Add fresh spinach and a splash of white wine/lemon juice, cooking until spinach wilts.
4. Combine: Toss penne with the light veggie sauce. Drizzle balsamic glaze and sprinkle Parmesan before serving.

17. Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac Duo

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cavatappi or elbow pasta
• 1 cup creamy cheddar sauce
• 4 strips bacon (crispy and chopped)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp garlic butter

Steps:

1. Make Breadcrumbs: Melt garlic butter in a pan, toss panko breadcrumbs until golden brown and crunchy; remove.
2. Prepare Mac: Boil pasta and combine with creamy cheddar sauce.
3. Mix: Stir crispy chopped bacon into the cheesy mac.
4. Top: Sprinkle garlic panko breadcrumb crunch generously over the top before serving.

How Delicious Duos Work

How Delicious Duos Work: Delicious Duos combine a smaller entrée, protein, and side. The format is similar to a pick-two meal and works well for lunch or a lighter dinner.

When exploring the menu options, Delicious Duos noodles include Pad Thai, Japanese Pan Noodles, Chili Garlic Ramen, and other pasta favorites, where each has a different sauce, noodle type, and flavor profile.

If you are looking for balanced portion sizes, The Noodles & Company Duo size is a smaller entrée portion paired with a protein and side, which can be a practical choice when a full-size entrée feels too large.

Regarding the budget, most Delicious Duos prices are $10.95 or $11.95 in the supplied menu, though choosing chicken, shrimp, steak, and other protein options may affect the final selection.

Best Delicious Duos Choices

Japanese Pan Noodles Duo and Pasta Fresca Duo have 320 calories in the supplied menu. For comfort food, Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese is a simple pick, while Rigatoni Rosa, chicken Alfredo, and steak noodles offer more protein-focused choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Delicious Duos at Noodles & Company?

Delicious Duos pair a smaller entrée with protein and a side for a complete value meal.

How much do Delicious Duos cost?

Most listed Delicious Duos prices are $10.95 or $11.95.

What comes with Delicious Duos?

A Duo includes a smaller entrée, protein selection, and side.

What is the Noodles & Company Duo size?

The Noodles & Company Duo size is a smaller entrée portion designed to be served with a side and protein.

Are Delicious Duos available all day?

The supplied menu describes Delicious Duos as an all-day option, but availability can vary by location.

Can I get Pad Thai as a Delicious Duo?

Yes. The Pad Thai Duo is one of the listed Delicious Duos choices.

What is the cheapest Delicious Duo?

Several options start at $10.95, including Pad Thai, Japanese Pan Noodles, Pasta Fresca, and Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese.

What is the lowest-calorie Delicious Duo?

Japanese Pan Noodles Duo and Pasta Fresca Duo are listed at 320 calories each.

Where can I find Delicious Duos near me?

Check your nearest Noodles & Company location and its current menu for Delicious Duos near me availability.

Is Delicious Duos a good deal?

Yes, especially if you want a smaller entrée combined with protein and a side at a value-oriented price.

Final Thoughts

Delicious Duos make it easy to combine noodles or pasta, protein, and a side in one meal. From Noodles & Company Pad Thai to Mac & Cheese, Rigatoni Rosa, shrimp, chicken, and steak, the menu offers plenty of variety. Check local Delicious Duos prices, nutrition, locations, and Noodles & Company deals before ordering.