Most stovetop/boil-style boxes list cook times around 8–10 minutes. Some single-serve microwavable cup varieties are described simply as being ready in just minutes.
A 6 oz box is described as about 2.5 servings. A 24 oz multi-pack (four 6 oz boxes) is described as about nine servings. Serving counts for other sizes aren’t consistently specified.
Varieties include rice pasta, organic pasta shells, traditional macaroni shapes, and alternative noodles such as red lentil spirals.
Many boxes use real cheese—cheddar, white cheddar, and aged cheddar are mentioned—while vegan options use cheddar-flavored sauces or seasoning packets and are prepared with non-dairy milk.