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Barilla Lasagne
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Barilla Lasagne

Barilla
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Barilla Lasagne is a familiar sight in the dry pasta aisle, shelved alongside other boxed pastas and near jarred pasta sauces and Italian pantry staples. Shoppers reach for it when planning family dinners, potlucks, or holiday meals where a layered baked pasta is the centerpiece. The Barilla brand positions itself as a heritage Italian pasta maker for American families — a trusted, mid-market premium that signals reliability, tradition, and home cooking rather than haute cuisine. Packaging emphasizes heritage, quality durum wheat, non-GMO verification and Kosher certification, and the label carries subtle health halos (low ingredient list, added B vitamins and iron) without organic or explicit "all-natural" claims. This lasagne is made from semolina/durum wheat flour and fortified with vitamins, so in plain terms it is a processed dry pasta product created from milled wheat and enriched for nutrition. Sensory details: the boxed sheets are sturdy, wide and wavy, offering a toothsome, al dente bite when cooked; the ridged edges are described to hold sauce and fillings, creating a layered texture contrast between tender pasta and creamy or meaty fillings. The packaging is a rectangular cardboard box that stacks easily; the ritual is hands-on — boiling sheets, layering sauce, ricotta or béchamel, and baking until bubbly — a communal, time-invested cooking experience. In American grocery culture Barilla Lasagne sits between everyday convenience and celebratory cooking: practical for meal prep yet evocative of slow, shared meals that carry a bit of nostalgia and comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 9
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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

Semolina, (Wheat),, Durum, Wheat, Flour., Vitamins/Minerals:, Vitamin, B3, (Niacin),, Iron, (Ferrous, Sulfate),, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamine, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Folic, Acid..

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?

Made from milled durum wheat semolina with added vitamins/minerals and no long list of industrial additives, this fortified dry pasta fits the NOVA 'processed' category rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Barilla Lasagne

Whether Barilla Lasagne is considered healthy can depend on your dietary needs and perspective. With 7 grams of protein and only 1 gram of total fat per serving, it’s a solid choice for a hearty meal. Just keep in mind that it's not a high-fiber option, so pairing it with veggies can boost its nutritional profile.

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