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Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini 20oz Family Size
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Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini 20oz Family Size

Buitoni
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
12g
Protein
460mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
95
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini (20 oz family size) is a familiar refrigerated pasta option you’d find in the fresh pasta or refrigerated prepared foods aisle, often shelved next to refrigerated ravioli, fresh gnocchi, jarred pasta sauces and ready-to-heat entrees. Its sensible family-size packaging signals weeknight cooking or shared meals rather than single-serve convenience. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, casual weekend pasta nights, or an easy addition to a relaxed brunch spread or movie-night comfort meal. Buitoni positions itself as an accessible, kitchen-friendly Italian brand — heritage-oriented and aimed at families and home cooks who want a “made-at-home” pasta experience without the time investment. Labeling typically leans on comforting, artisanal cues: imagery of stuffed pasta, calls-out like “mixed cheese” or “family size,” and straightforward ingredient lists rather than bold health claims; it is not organic and lacks child-focused cartooning or explicit health halos beyond “real cheese” style messaging. In processing context this is a prepared filled pasta: made from recognizable raw foods (wheat, eggs, multiple cheeses) that are industrially mixed and packaged for convenience. Sensory notes include a tender, slightly springy pasta dough (eggs and wheat), a soft, creamy ricotta-forward filling with salty aged cheese notes (Parmesan/Romano/Asiago), and occasional breadcrumb texture; seasoning hints of nutmeg and black pepper lift the profile. Packaging is typically a refrigerated plastic tray or bag inside a box, and the ritual is simple—brief boil or sauté, toss with butter, cream or tomato sauce, and serve family-style — a comforting, quick centerpiece for unfussy meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein12g
* 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

Dough:, Wheat, Flour,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Spinach, Powder., Filling:, Ricotta, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Pasteurized, Whey,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Low, Moisture, Mozzarella, Cheese, (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),, Potato, Flakes,, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Asiago, Cheese, (Part-Skim,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Rennet),, Potato, Starch,, Dried, Citrus, Pulp,, Salt,, Nutmeg,, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 tortellini is made from recognizable foods (wheat, eggs, multiple cheeses) and contains limited common additives (coloring, potato starch, breadcrumbs) but is an industrially prepared refrigerated product; its formulation and processing place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini 20oz Family Size

The Mixed Cheese Tortellini can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a quick and tasty meal option. With about 12 grams of protein per serving, it provides a solid dose of energy. Just keep in mind that it's not a high-fiber food, so pairing it with a salad or veggies could amp up the nutritional value.

Perfect For

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