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Buitoni Roasted Chicken & Garlic Tortelloni 10 oz
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📊 NOVA 4

Buitoni Roasted Chicken & Garlic Tortelloni 10 oz

Buitoni
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
13g
Protein
600mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
110
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Roasted Chicken & Garlic Tortelloni is the chilled fresh pasta you’d spot in the refrigerated prepared-pasta section of a supermarket, shelved beside other fresh ravioli, filled pastas, gnocchi and refrigerated pasta sauces. It reads like a shortcut to a homey Italian meal: pocketed semolina-and-egg dough wrapped around a savory blend of roasted chicken, ricotta and melting mozzarella, flecked with garlic, herbs and Parmesan. The packaging typically leans on appetizing photography and ingredient cues—chunks of chicken and creamy cheese—positioning the product as a convenient, slightly upscale pantry-to-plate option for busy households. This is often bought on quick grocery runs for weeknight dinners, a budget-friendly “date-night-in,” or to round out a pasta buffet for casual entertaining. Brand positioning: Buitoni trades on Italian heritage and approachable quality, aimed at time-pressed cooks who want something more authentic-tasting than a frozen meal but less work than making pasta and filling from scratch. Label characteristics tend to include ingredient-focused claims (“made with real cheese/roasted chicken”) and evocative imagery rather than organic certification; it is not typically marketed as organic or minimally processed. Processing context: this is a ready-made, refrigerated, multi-ingredient pasta product—convenient and highly formulated. Sensory details: tender, slightly toothy pasta envelopes a creamy, savory filling with roasted chicken notes, garlic warmth and a soft, cheesy mouthfeel; finished in a plastic tray or pouch, it’s boiled briefly or pan-finished and served family-style, a weekly ritual for cooks seeking speed and satisfying comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein13g
* 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,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Filling:, Chicken, Thighs,, 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),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Chicken, Concentrate, (Chicken, Broth,, Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Sugar,, Chicken, Fat,, Potato, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Flavors),, Potato, Flakes,, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Parsley,, Dried, Citrus, Pulp,, Garlic,, Canola, Olive, Oil, Blend,, Rosemary,, Nutmeg,, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Olive Oil Blend - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

The product contains multi-ingredient industrial formulations (chicken concentrate, natural flavors, enriched flours, oil blends, prepared breadcrumbs) and ready-to-eat processing typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Buitoni Roasted Chicken & Garlic Tortelloni 10 oz

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit of a balancing act! This tortelloni is high in protein, which is great for muscle maintenance, but it does have a moderate amount of sodium (600mg per serving). If you're looking for a quick meal that offers a good source of protein without added sugars, this could fit the bill — just pair it with some veggies for a more rounded plate!

Perfect For

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