Pasta Season Is Here, and These Shopper-Approved Bowls Are Under $5 Apiece

Whether you’re a homemade pasta wizard, a mac-and-cheese connoisseur, a genius at combining boxed pasta and jarred sauce, or somewhere in between, the bowl you eat from is always one of the most important aspects of the meal. Tastes in dinnerware vary, sure, but it’s probably safe to say you want something that looks great, is sturdy enough to handle a hearty bowl of pasta, and is easy to clean. (Having pretty good reviews doesn’t hurt, either.) And then there’s the question of price: Do you want to spend a pretty penny scoring fancy, name-brand bowls, or will an affordable, shopper-approved piece do the trick?

We surfed the digital aisles of Walmart and found plenty of great pasta bowls that are both budget-friendly and of very high quality. Keep scrolling for the best pasta bowls under $5 apiece. 

Best Walmart Pasta Bowls Under $5

• Better Homes & Gardens Dark Gray Square Stoneware Bowl, $5
• 10 Strawberry Street Simply White Pasta Bowl, Set of 6, $24, originally $49
• Corelle Winter Frost White Bowl, $5, originally $15
• Beautiful Modern Dots Stoneware Pasta Bowls by Drew Barrymore, Set of 4, $20
• Mainstays Chiara Stoneware Gray Bowl, $3
• Yellowstone Ceramic Round Bowl, Beth Collection, $5
• Beautiful Scallop Set Stoneware Pasta Bowls by Drew Barrymore, Set of 4, $20

Better Homes & Gardens Dark Gray Square Stoneware Bowl

Better Homes & Gardens is definitely living up to its name and offering some impressive bowls here. Shoppers love the square shape and size for pasta, stir fry, soup, and more. Plus, the gray stoneware dinnerware gives the bowl a sleek, modern feel. And they’re only $5 apiece.

10 Strawberry Street Simply White Pasta Bowl, Set of 6

This set is currently on sale for only $24, landing these bowls at only $4 each. They’re made of ceramic and have an elegant shape — they really look like something you’d find in a nice restaurant. Shoppers agree that the beautiful, shiny glaze makes these an attractive choice for pasta, salad, and dessert.

Corelle Winter Frost White Bowl

These lightweight glass bowls have a 4.8-star average rating at Walmart, with shoppers citing their versatility as the main reason to love them. Originally $15, these are on sale for only $5 apiece at the moment, so it’s the perfect time to grab a cabinet’s worth.

Beautiful Modern Dots Stoneware Pasta Bowls by Drew Barrymore, Set of 4

Drew Barrymore’s line of kitchen gear, Beautiful, is responsible for this clay-stoneware bowl lined with classy dots, adding some texture to the look and feel. And since the set of 4 costs $20, the bowls are — you guessed it! — $5 each.

Mainstays Chiara Stoneware Gray Bowl

These glossy stoneware bowls have a casual vibe that looks just right for everything from chill, weeknight dinners to Saturday morning cereal. Shoppers enjoy their durability and how easy they are to clean; some even picked these up in multiple colors.

Yellowstone Ceramic Round Bowl, Beth Collection 

It’s indisputable that Beth is one of the toughest characters in Yellowstone, so we’d expect a bowl named after her to be pretty durable as well. Luckily, shoppers say this multi-colored bowl is exactly what they’d been looking for.

Beautiful Scallop Set Stoneware Pasta Bowls by Drew Barrymore, Set of 4

These scalloped clay-stoneware bowls look equally appropriate for a casual lunch or on a fancy dinner table. Shoppers enjoy using these on holidays because the scallops have a festive edge. Others point out that they love these for pasta, salad, eggs, and anything generally saucy.