Hello. Today’s new 7-Eleven item I’m introducing is Spam Arrabbiata Pasta. This time, they’re rolling out a variety of lunchbox-style items through the Matjeil series in collaboration with CJ. Today, I’ll be reviewing one of those pasta options. It’s a lunchbox concept that uses classic arrabbiata sauce pasta and adds Spam cut into cubes. Let’s take a look right away.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netSpam Arrabbiata Pasta price and features
You can often find CJ products at convenience stores as side dishes. With 7-Eleven, they sometimes collaborate on entire menu lineups. Previously there was the “Jeil Matjip” series, and this time it’s the “Matjeil” series. Since the lineup changes a bit with each collaboration, it’s fun to try, and this one feels the same way. The price is 4,900 won.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netThe concept itself is basically arrabbiata pasta with original Spam cubes added, but including real original Spam in a Korean convenience-store lunchbox can be a selling point. The total weight is 361g, with 530 kcal, and sodium at 59% of the daily recommended intake. Overall, it’s a pretty standard, safe option for the price.
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Let’s check what’s inside. It’s a single pasta item, so there isn’t much to break down, but it’s still worth a look.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netThe star of this menu is the Spam. In many lunchbox items that include Spam, it’s often more of a token amount. I expected just a few thin slices, but it looked like about one thick slice—or roughly one and a half slices—cut into chunky cubes.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netMaybe because it’s arrabbiata sauce, it had a deep red color and a slightly spicy-looking appearance. Since I haven’t mixed it yet, I’ll check after heating to see whether there’s enough sauce.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netSince it’s arrabbiata, it seems like they added crushed red pepper to boost the heat. Usually it’s mixed into the sauce, so having it added like this is a bit unusual. Hopefully it won’t be too spicy.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netHow Spam Arrabbiata Pasta tastes
Let’s get right into the taste. I microwaved it for about 2 minutes. Before eating, I’ll mix the sauce and pasta well. While mixing, I didn’t notice a strong spicy aroma.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netAfter the first bite, it was less spicy than I expected. In Korea, arrabbiata is often enjoyed with a real kick, so I thought this would be hot too, but surprisingly it wasn’t.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netHonestly, aside from the fact that there isn’t any meat, it felt like a typical arrabbiata sauce pasta. There wasn’t a standout “wow” factor, but it wasn’t bad either—more like right in the middle.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netI get why they used Spam instead of meat, and I know people in Korea love Spam, but the Spam-and-pasta combo wasn’t as impressive as I expected. Some people may enjoy mixing the two, but personally, I preferred eating them separately.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netOther than that, there wasn’t much else to say about this item. Once you try it, it feels pretty straightforward as a single-serve pasta, and aside from the fact that it includes Spam, there isn’t much of a talking point. After that, it really comes down to whether the level of heat in the arrabbiata suits your taste.
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Copyright PAKOC https://pakoc.netI saved the Spam for the end and ate it separately. That suits my preferences, so I personally enjoyed it quite a bit. The tomato-based sauce itself has great savory depth. How about you? It’ll vary by taste, but I think it’s a perfectly decent option for a quick meal.
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