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Buitoni Italian Sausage Tortellini 10oz
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📊 NOVA 4

Buitoni Italian Sausage Tortellini 10oz

Buitoni
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
14g
Protein
530mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
108
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Italian Sausage Tortellini (10 oz) is a refrigerated, ready-to-cook filled pasta that you’ll find in the fresh pasta/prepared meals section of the grocery store — usually near other refrigerated pastas, gnocchi, fresh ravioli, and chilled pasta sauces. It reads like a convenient, slightly elevated weeknight option: pork sausage blended with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and fontina in a durum-wheat dough. The product fits occasions where shoppers want a quick but slightly more “special” meal: hurried weeknight dinners, feeding a small family, easy entertaining, or a cozy date-night at home. As a Buitoni SKU, it carries the brand’s mainstream Italian heritage positioning — approachable Old World cues (Italian sausage, cheeses, fennel) aimed at time-pressed adults who want a taste of “authentic” Italian flavors without cooking from scratch; marketing leans on tradition and convenience rather than gourmet exclusivity. Packaging typically emphasizes real cheese and sausage ingredients and Italian styling, not organic certification or child-focused branding; you’ll see appetizing ingredient photos and “Buitoni” identity rather than health-halo claims. In plain terms, this is a multi-ingredient, factory-produced refrigerated convenience food combining processed meats, cheeses, and enriched flours. Sensory-wise it’s soft, pillowy pasta pockets with a creamy, slightly crumbly cheese-and-sausage interior, savory and fennel-forward; heating rituals typically involve boiling or tossing gently in a skillet with butter or sauce straight from the pack. The 10-ounce format suits singles, couples, or small households looking for a quick, comforting pasta course without extensive prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein14g
* 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

Filling:, Italian, Sausage, (Pork,, Water,, Seasoning, [Salt,, Fennel, Seed,, Black, Pepper,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavor],, Paprika),, Ricotta, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Pasteurized, Whey,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Low, Moisture, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Breadcrumbs, (Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid];, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Instant, Dry, Yeast),, Fontina, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parsley,, Fennel, Seed,, Salt,, Brown, Sugar,, Garlic,, Potato, Starch,, Potato, Flakes,, Dried, Citrus, Pulp,, Rosemary,, Crushed, Red, Pepper,, Dough:, Wheat, Flour,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This branded, multi-ingredient refrigerated filled pasta contains processed meat, multiple cheeses, enriched flour, added sugars, natural flavors and colorants — characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The combination of industrially formulated ingredients and convenience packaging supports a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Buitoni Italian Sausage Tortellini 10oz

The Italian Sausage Tortellini is a tasty option, especially if you're looking for a quick meal. With 14 grams of protein per serving, it can be a satisfying part of a balanced diet, but keep in mind it has 530 mg of sodium, so it might not be the best choice if you're watching your salt intake.

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