Pasta in tomato and meat sauce. No preservatives. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. This can is recyclable. Good Stuff Inside: 1/2 cup of vegetables per serving (USDA’s MyPyramid recommends 2-1/2 cups of vegetables daily); Good source of 8 vitamins & minerals; Good source of protein. Hector Boiardi. In 1924, Chef Hector Baiardi’s (Boyardee) restaurant was so popular he began bottling his signature sauce in jars for his customers to take home. Today, Chef Boyardee maintains its quality by using ingredients such as wholesome pasta and a rich cheesy sauce.