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Tri-Color Tortellini / #7857 The Leader in traditional pasta ideas Breaded Eggplant / #750 Discover Bernardi, a complete line of

Bernardi s products have the quality you can trust to keep your customers coming back.

And they re frozen to lock in delicious flavor and packaged in convenient, stay-fresh, color-coded.

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2 Tri-Color Tortellini / #7857 The Leader in traditional pasta ideas Breaded Eggplant / #750 Discover Bernardi, a complete line of authentic Italian entrées that add zest to your menu! Bernardi s products have the quality you can trust to keep your customers coming back. All of our items start with the finest ingredients, like savory meats, tangy cheeses, spices and fresh vegetables. And they re frozen to lock in delicious flavor and packaged in convenient, stay-fresh, color-coded. Bernardi is the easy way to menu delicious Italian! Salad Pak Tortellini / #995 by Bernardi Rotanelli s by Bernardi is our great-tasting sub-brand positioned as the drier, firmer fill cheese brand, utilized heavily in the Northeast. Rotanelli s offers a distinct flavor profile in a full line of frozen-prepared specialties. industry-leading APPLICATIONS* AJINOMOTO WHEELHOUSE The gateway to all Ajinomoto Food North America marketing material. PROFIT CALCULATOR A free app that helps you determine food cost, serving sizes and menu prices. *Available for iphone and Android free! Calculate cost and gross product profit for a more profitable menu. bring menu flavor with TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL COOKBOOK Brief cooking tutorials on YouTube, with quick and easy ways to upgrade existing menu items or create entirely new ones! DIGITAL RECIPES We offer dozens of innovative recipes online that are easy to view, print and share. AjinomotoTools.com New products, nutritional info, GS specs, brochures, coupons, videos and more! Look for our apps, available on Apple and Android devices.

Multiple cheese offerings Color-coded inner labeling with ingredients and nutritional info Ready to

texture Filled Pasta Facts Industry leader in creative new product development and solution support

DISH, LOWER COST Offers extraordinary perceived value with the lowest center-ofthe-plate costs.

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY High-margin profits from pasta help lower overall menu pricing.

3 What Makes Bernardi a Leader? seafood vegetable meat cheese # manufacturer in sales* *Technomic 20 Superior filling-to-pasta ratio Multiple cheese offerings Color-coded inner labeling with ingredients and nutritional info Ready to cook for fast prep; tortellini now fully cooked and RTE Pasta with longer hold times and al dente texture Filled Pasta Facts Industry leader in creative new product development and solution support tools 0 grams trans fat per serving** **With the exception of naturally occurring trans fats REFINED DISH, LOWER COST Offers extraordinary perceived value with the lowest center-ofthe-plate costs. BETTER BOTTOM LINE Provides a higher contribution margin to your bottom line vs. steak or chicken. MORE FOR YOUR MONEY High-margin profits from pasta help lower overall menu pricing. PREP MADE EASY Pasta holds up well when prepped and is convenient, quick and easy to prepare. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Extra benefits of nutritional value, price and flexibility unlimited menuing opportunities. 2

Ravioli Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve Medium Breaded Square Italian Sausage Ravioli / #75

4 Ravioli Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve Medium Breaded Square Italian Sausage Ravioli / #75 MEDIUM BREADED SQUARE As our main Italian appetizer offering, breaded ravioli is an industry benchmark! We take square pillows of egg-rich pasta, stuff them with savory fillings and coat them in seasoned bread crumbs. With versions for frying and baking, there is versatility for all your needs! Try them with marinara or your own signature dipping sauce! Italian Sausage 75 Spicy Italian sausage filling, balanced with creamy mozzarella cheese and onion. F, Beef 790 Features a seasoned blend of ground beef, pork, cheese, onions, tomatoes, spinach and other flavorings. F Español 798 A fusion appetizer that features savory cheese and jalapeño pepper for fans who love a spicy kick! V F Filled with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan cheeses, plus other flavorings. V F, Features a firmer, drier cheese texture with all the flavor and authenticity of our breaded ravioli. V F 2/.75# GOURMET RAVIOLI Our gourmet ravioli offers customers flavorful pasta varieties that are easy to serve in any operation. Bernardi has everything you need for delicious Italian offerings with plate appeal. Jumbo Square 799 Gluten-Free A pillow of gluten-free pasta filled with a blend of ricotta, mascarpone, romano and parmesan cheeses, plus savory seasonings. GF, V B 2/# Jumbo Square 787 Lobster Yellow pasta with flecks of parsley filled with a blend of lobster, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, shallots and half-and-half. S B 2/# GRAND-I-OLI S Measuring a generous.5 per piece, our Super Jumbo Grand-i-Oli s ravioli are perfect for anytime you want to make a splash at the table. Featuring our signature egg-rich pasta pillows, our Grand-i-Oli s can be easily customized with your own sauces Wheat pasta with garlic and spices, plus a blend of parmesan, asiago, sharp provolone, mozzarella and premium whole milk ricotta cheeses. V B /0# Florentine Supreme Parsley pasta filled with caramelized onions, spinach, garlic and spices, mixed with a premium blend of cheeses, including mozzarella, ricotta, authentic Potenzia parmesan and bleu cheese. V B /0#

delicious jumbo round ravioli. Whether topped with traditional marinara or something special from your own kitchen, these ravioli are sure to please any customer.

2 0 0 (CN) 7229 (CN) 77 Our jumbo round cheese ravioli is a round pillow of pasta filled with a blend of ricotta, parmesan, and romano cheeses, seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices.

5 RAVIOLI P Grand-i-Oli s Ravioli / #7078 Florentine Supreme / #70785 Jumbo Round Spinach & Gorgonzola Ravioli / #7975 JUMBO ROUND We offer a wide variety of fillings in our versatile, easy-to-serve and delicious jumbo round ravioli. Whether topped with traditional marinara or something special from your own kitchen, these ravioli are sure to please any customer. Shrimp 708 Dill-flavored pasta filled with shrimp, imitation crabmeat, ricotta cheese, and a light sour cream and butter flavor, as well as chives, shallots and garlic. S B (CN) 7229 (CN) 77 Our jumbo round cheese ravioli is a round pillow of pasta filled with a blend of ricotta, parmesan, and romano cheeses, seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices. Developed with school nutrition in mind, our CN jumbo round cheese ravioli is a round pillow of pasta filled with a blend of cheeses, seasoned with garlic and other flavorings. V B WG, V B 2/5.2# Portobello 77 Mushroom-speckled pasta filled with a delicious blend of portobello and porcini mushrooms and ricotta and parmesan cheeses. V B ** (C&C) 797 Our jumbo round cheese ravioli is a round pillow of pasta filled with a blend of cheeses (ricotta, asiago, parmesan, mozzarella, romano), seasoned with garlic and other flavorings. V B /# Beef 770 Filled with a tasty blend of ground beef, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, grilled onions, red peppers and other flavorings. B Offers the classic flavor of a creamy blend of cheeses ricotta, parmesan, romano, asiago and mozzarella plus garlic seasoning. V B Beef 790 A classic consumer favorite. Contains a creamy blend of five savory cheeses: ricotta, asiago, parmesan, imported pecorino romano, and mozzarella. Filled with a tasty blend of ground beef, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, grilled onions, red peppers and other flavorings. V B B Portobello 7902 Spinach & Gorgonzola 7975 A large square pasta pillow of mushroom-speckled pasta filled with a blend of portabello mushrooms and ricotta and imported pecorino romano cheeses. Green spinach pasta filled with a delicious blend of cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, gorgonzola and mozzarella), spinach, onions and other flavorings. V B V B Florentine 7702 Features a smooth, creamy blend of cheeses (ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella) and spinach, plus seasonings and other flavorings. V B **Convenient Cash & Carry Retail-Ready Package

Ravioli Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve Gluten-Free Ravioli / #799 MEDIUM SQUARE & ROUND Our

Beef** (C&C) 79 Beef 782 Our square beef ravioli is a square pillow of pasta filled with a blend of ground beef, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, grilled onions, red peppers and other flavorings.

6 Ravioli Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve Gluten-Free Ravioli / #799 MEDIUM SQUARE & ROUND Our classic square and round medium-size ravioli feature fillings like Italian cheese, mushrooms, beef and more. Add our easy-to-serve, traditional ravioli to your menu today! Beef** (C&C) 79 Beef 782 Our square beef ravioli is a square pillow of pasta filled with a blend of ground beef, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, grilled onions, red peppers and other flavorings. A traditional square pillow of pasta filled with a blend of ground beef, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, caramelized onions and red peppers. B /# B A traditional square pillow of pasta filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, asiago, parmesan, mozzarella and romano cheeses. V B Portobello 797 Mushroom-flavored pasta filled with a delicious blend of portobello mushrooms and ricotta and parmesan cheeses. V B A pillow of pasta filled with a firm, textured blend of ricotta, romano and mozzarella cheeses. V B 2/# **Convenient Cash & Carry Retail-Ready Package MINI ROUND Our mini round ravioli are small round pasta pillows filled with a blend of delicious cheeses. Mini ravioli are perfect for kids menus, soups and salads. Artichoke & Spinach 7090 A small, round pillow of spinach and parsley flavored pasta filled with a creamy blend of lightly seasoned artichokes, spinach, and ricotta, American and parmesan cheeses. V B bag Flavor Inspiration for Menu Sensation Start planning your menu visit Bernardi- Foods.com/Help-In- The-Kitchen for more delicious and easy-to-make recipes! RAVIOLI CAPRESE INGREDIEN: 50 Bernardi Florentine Supreme Grand-i-Oli s (#70785) 0 Tomatoes, sliced 2½ Fresh mozzarella, sliced ½ qts. Extra virgin olive oil Fresh basil, chiffonade INSTRUCTIONS:. Boil ravioli according to package directions. 2. Serve three ravioli with alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella; drizzle with olive oil and top with basil. 5

8 Pasta Favorites Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve TORTELLINI Featuring egg pasta filled with savory cheese blends or beef, our versatile tortellini have an authentic, traditional, bite-sized ring shape. All are fully cooked and RTE...just thaw and serve! ** (C&C) 7882 Ring-shaped pasta filled with a blend of three Italian-style cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, imported romano) and other flavorings. V B, /# c. Tri-Color ** (C&C) 795 Our Tri-Color Tortellini is ring-shaped wheat, spinach and tomato pasta filled with a blend of three Italian-style cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, imported romano) and other flavorings. V B, /# c. Beef 759 Features wheat pasta tortellini filled with seasoned beef, ricotta and romano cheeses, plus other flavorings. B, /# c. Spinach () 709 Green spinach pasta filled with ricotta, parmesan and romano cheeses, plus additional flavorings. V B, /# c. 725 Ring-shaped wheat pasta filled with a blend of three Italian-style cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, imported romano) and other flavorings. V B, /# c. Tri-Color 7 ( separate ) Ring-shaped wheat, spinach and tomato pasta filled with a blend of three cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, romano) and other flavorings. V B, /# c. Tri-Color 7857 Mixed in, our garden trio features rings of real vegetable speckles, spinach and tomato with a delicious cheese blend. V B, c. 985 Ring-shaped wheat pasta filled with a blend of three Italian-style cheeses (ricotta, parmesan, imported romano) and other flavorings. V B, c. **Convenient Cash & Carry Retail-Ready Package SHELLS Always made in-house, our pasta shells are stuffed with a blend of the best premium-grade cheese for great flavor and bite. They have the best filling-to-pasta ratio and come in a variety of sizes. ** (C&C) 78 Our Stuffed Shells are filled with a tasty blend of cheeses seasoned with garlic and other flavorings. V /#.00 2 Stuffed 7799 Egg-rich pasta shells filled with a sublime blend of creamy cheeses, like mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan. V /.5# Jumbo Stuffed 7807 A larger-size stuffed shell featuring a mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese blend. V /5# Jumbo Florentine 785 Stuffed shells that feature a tasty blend of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and spinach, lightly seasoned with garlic and other flavorings. V /5# Firm Shells filled with a savory blend of firm, lightly seasoned, textured ricotta, romano and mozzarella cheeses. V 5/.25# Firm 9205 Shells filled with a savory blend of firm, lightly seasoned, textured ricotta, romano and mozzarella cheeses. V 2/ 5.# **Convenient Cash & Carry Retail-Ready Package 7

available in a variety of sizes. We make them from egg-rich pasta wrapped around a blend of seasoned, Italian-type cheeses and meats for classic flavor.

8 Manicotti 5" 778 Slightly larger pasta filled with a creamy blend of Italian cheeses (ricotta, American, parmesan). V /.5#.00 72.

Our manicotti is a tube-shaped pasta stuffed with a savory, curd-textured blend of three firm Italian cheeses (ricotta, romano and mozzarella). /.5# V / 0.#.00 2.75 72 0.5 0.

9 PASTA FAVORITES P. 7 8 Tortellini / #725 Jumbo Florentine Shell / #785 Italian Sausage and Cannelloni / #78 MANICOTTI & CANNELLONI Our manicotti and cannelloni have more filling than competing products and are available in a variety of sizes. We make them from egg-rich pasta wrapped around a blend of seasoned, Italian-type cheeses and meats for classic flavor. Manicotti ¼" 777 Tube-shaped pasta filled with a savory blend of three creamy cheeses (ricotta, American, parmesan). V /.8# Manicotti 5" 778 Slightly larger pasta filled with a creamy blend of Italian cheeses (ricotta, American, parmesan). V /.5# Cannelloni 78 Manicotti " 9205 Italian Sausage and Tube-shaped pasta filled with a savory blend of Italian sausage and cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan), seasoned with onion and garlic. Our manicotti is a tube-shaped pasta stuffed with a savory, curd-textured blend of three firm Italian cheeses (ricotta, romano and mozzarella). /.5# V / 0.# Flavor Inspiration for Menu Sensation GRECIAN FEAST INGREDIEN: Bernardi Tri-Color Tortellini (#7) or Bernardi Garden Trio Salad Pak (#7857) qts. Grape tomatoes, halved pts. Red onions, sliced pts. Kalamata olives, sliced c. Greek dressing Feta cheese, crumbled INSTRUCTIONS:. Combine tomatoes, olives, onions, Greek dressing and feta cheese. 2. Toss Bernardi Tri-Color Tortellini or Bernardi Garden Trio Salad Pak with salad.. Serve portions. Start planning your menu visit BernardiFoods.com/Help-In-The-Kitchen for more delicious and easy-to-make recipes! 8

10 Italian Specialties Product Legend Dietary V - Vegetarian GF - Gluten Free WG - Whole Grain S - Shellfish Preparation F - Fry B - Boil - Bake - Thaw & Serve SPECIALTY Choose from Bernardi s unique, standout Italian specialty items, like gnocchi (potato dumplings), cavatelli and lasagna products that make it easy to expand your menu with more authentic options. Gnocchi 7922 Oval-shaped, ribbed potato dumpling. V B c. Mona s Lasagna 79 Our Mona s special recipe lasagna, featuring tender pasta layered with a mildly seasoned cheese filling and savory meat sauce, makes serving lasagna affordable, quick, easy and as delicious as if it was made back-of-house. /# trays 9 2 c. Home Style Cavatelli 9005 A small, oval-shaped, ribbed blend of pasta filled with ricotta cheese. V B 2/# c. PASTA SHEE, ROLL-UPS & SANDWICHES Bernardi s unique pasta sheets, roll-ups and sandwiches allow for custom creation of signature menu items. Filled with a rich, smooth blend of cheeses, these Italian specialties work perfectly with your own ingredients to create endless menu opportunities. Roll-Ups 7987 Lasagna Sandwiches 7707 Flat Pasta Sheets 789 Wavy Pasta Sheets 785 Made with a savory cheese filling (ricotta, parmesan, romano), rolled jelly-roll style in ribbed, enriched wheat pasta. A creamy, seasoned cheese filling (ricotta, mozzarella, romano) layered between two sheets of wavy pasta. Perfect for easy lasagna or custom individual lasagna. Egg-rich pasta that gives you a blank canvas to create new Italian dishes. Rectangle-shaped with serrated edges. V /0# V / 0.9# V B /0# Rectangle-shaped, ribbed sheets of pasta with two serrated edges. V B /0# sh. sh. BREADED EGGPLANT Bernardi provides breaded eggplant pieces that offer consistent flavor and availability all year long, to give restaurant operators more menu options. Cook up a variety of delicious main entrées that can be served as a meatless alternative and easily prepared without deep-frying. Breaded Eggplant 750 Breaded Eggplant Round eggplant cutlets that are battered, breaded and deep-fried for lots of flavor and sensational texture. V F, Round eggplant cutlets that are battered, breaded and deep-fried. V F,

SPECIALTIES P. 9 0 ITALIAN Gnocchi / #7922 Roll-Ups / #7987 Home Style Cavatelli / 9005 MEATLLS Our baked, not fried meatballs are precooked, making them a labor-saving convenience!

Italian Beef 805 Our /2 Italian-style meatballs are a delectable mix of 00% beef, romano cheese and Italian seasonings for authentic old-country taste. F, B, 0.

50 20 0 Original Beef 99505 precooked beef our original meatballs with signature seasoning. F, B,.

50 20 0 Chicken & Beef 9985 Italian-style meatballs are a mix of beef and chicken seasoned with a variety of Italian spices and parmesan cheese. F, B,.

11 SPECIALTIES P. 9 0 ITALIAN Gnocchi / #7922 Roll-Ups / #7987 Home Style Cavatelli / 9005 MEATLLS Our baked, not fried meatballs are precooked, making them a labor-saving convenience! We have original and Italian-style meatballs available at different value levels. We use 00% USDA ground meat, so they look and taste homemade. Italian Beef 805 Our /2 Italian-style meatballs are a delectable mix of 00% beef, romano cheese and Italian seasonings for authentic old-country taste. F, B, Original Beef 9905 /2 precooked beef our original meatballs with signature seasoning are ready to heat with sauce or brown gravy. F, B, Original Beef precooked beef our original meatballs with signature seasoning. F, B, Chicken & Beef /2 Italian-style meatballs are a mix of beef and chicken seasoned with a variety of Italian spices and parmesan cheese. F, B, Chicken & Beef 9985 Italian-style meatballs are a mix of beef and chicken seasoned with a variety of Italian spices and parmesan cheese. F, B, Flavor Inspiration for Menu Sensation BUFFALO BLEU GNOCCHI BITES INGREDIEN: 20 Bernardi Gnocchi (#7922) Carrots, shredded c. Red onion, julienned 2 Celery, sliced qt. Ranch dressing qt. Buffalo sauce Bleu cheese crumbles Start planning your menu visit BernardiFoods.com/Help-In-The-Kitchen for more delicious and easy-to-make recipes! INSTRUCTIONS:. Preheat fryer to 50 F. 2. To make salad, combine red onion, carrots and celery, and toss with ranch dressing.. Fry Bernardi Gnocchi according to package directions.. Toss Bernardi Gnocchi with buffalo sauce. 5. Serve of Bernardi Gnocchi on top of 2 of salad. Top with bleu cheese. 0

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