Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini 20oz Family Size

Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini (20 oz family size) is a refrigerated, ready-to-cook filled pasta product that you’ll typically find in the prepared pasta or fresh refrigerated case near ravioli, refrigerated sauces, and other fresh pasta varieties. Packaged for families, it sits alongside other convenience dinner solutions—think jarred sauces, pre-made gnocchi, and fresh tortelloni. It suits weeknight dinners, quick family meals, and informal weekend gatherings when cooks want a fast but flavorful pasta centerpiece. Buitoni’s branding leans on Italian culinary heritage and approachable authenticity: traditional-sounding names, appetizing photos, and “family size” cues that appeal to busy households and time-pressed home cooks who want something more special than boxed pasta but easier than from-scratch ravioli. The label emphasizes cheese-forward flavor (“Five Cheese”) and convenience rather than organic or clean-label certification; there’s no organic claim and ingredient additions such as beta-carotene color, potato starch and enriched breadcrumbs indicate industrial formulation despite the product’s artisanal styling. In plain terms, this is a processed fresh pasta product assembled from multiple cheese components and dough, manufactured for consistent texture and shelf-stable appearance. Sensory notes: when cooked briefly the pasta is tender and slightly chewy, releasing a warm, creamy, savory aroma of ricotta and aged cheeses with a hint of nutmeg and black pepper; the inner filling is smooth and creamy while grated cheeses like Romano and Parmesan give savory depth. Packaging is typically a sealed plastic tray or pouch with a cardboard sleeve or label; preparation is a quick boil and finish with butter, olive oil or sauce—an easy, comforting ritual for family dinners and casual entertaining.