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Andrea Classic Cavatelli, Ricotta
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3

Andrea Classic Cavatelli, Ricotta

Andrea
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Andrea Classic Cavatelli with Ricotta is presented as a home-style Italian pasta that sits comfortably among specialty pastas in an American grocery. You would likely find it in the pasta aisle or the fresh/refrigerated pasta section, shelved alongside other shaped pastas, fresh gnocchi, and nearby jars of tomato sauce, pesto, and blocks of ricotta or Parmesan. It reads like a pantry staple for shoppers who want an approachable Italian meal without restaurant prices. Occasions for use include weeknight family dinners, lazy weekend brunches with a simple sauté and sauce, or as a quick centerpiece for easy entertaining. The brand positioning leans traditional and artisanal: evocative language about “original recipes” and “all natural” ingredients targets shoppers seeking authenticity, home cooking, and simpler ingredient lists; the likely demographic skews toward adults who value nostalgia, comfort cooking, and ingredient transparency rather than trend-forward, premium gourmet buyers. Label characteristics emphasize a natural-health halo — claims like all natural and home made taste — but do not display organic certification; the design suggests trustworthiness rather than kid-targeted branding. Processing context: this is a commercially produced prepared pasta product made from flours, eggs, and a ricotta component — processed at a small to moderate level compared with ultra-processed convenience foods. Sensory details: small, ridged cavatelli pieces with a slightly dense, chewy texture when cooked al dente, flecks of turmeric for color, and a creamy ricotta note in the dough; packaging is typically a sealed bag or box that invites a quick boil-and-serve ritual, paired with a simple pan sauce, butter and sage, or Sunday tomato ragu.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Durum, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Eggs,, Ricotta, Cheese, [Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Fat, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Whey,, Vinegar,, Salt)],, Dough, Mix, (Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn, or, Soya),, Natural, Colors),, Tumeric..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is made from basic culinary ingredients (durum flour, eggs, ricotta, corn flour, oil, natural colors) and is commercially manufactured into a ready-to-cook pasta form; it is processed but lacks the industrial additives and cosmetic ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, consistent with NOVA level 3.

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Common Questions about Andrea Classic Cavatelli, Ricotta

The healthiness of Andrea Classic Cavatelli really depends on your dietary needs and what you're comparing it to! With 150 calories and 6 grams of protein per serving, it's a decent option for a quick meal. However, if you're looking for high fiber or low-carb choices, you might want to explore other options.

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