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Buitoni Spaghetti Pasta 9oz
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Buitoni Spaghetti Pasta 9oz

Buitoni
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
9g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Spaghetti Pasta (9 oz) presents itself as an approachable, slightly upmarket pantry staple with an Old-World Italian heritage bent. In most American supermarkets you’ll spot it in the pasta and international foods aisle near other dried pasta shapes, boxed pasta brands and jars of tomato sauce; in some stores it may also appear in the refrigerated fresh-pasta island alongside filled pastas and gnocchi. It fits into weeknight dinners, casual family meals, and meal-prep sessions where a reliable carbohydrate base is needed. The brand leans into traditional Italian cues—simple typography, warm photography, and mentions of eggs or durum semolina—to signal artisanal roots to shoppers who want a step up from generic store-brand pasta without boutique prices. Labels often emphasize “eggs,” “durum wheat,” or natural coloring like beta carotene, creating a mild “made with real ingredients” halo; you won’t typically see organic certification or kid-targeted characters on this packaging. Processing-wise it’s a commercially produced pasta made from milled wheat, semolina and eggs with minimal additives. Sensory details: the strands pack a slightly firm, toothsome bite when cooked al dente, a tender, slightly chewy interior when cooked longer, and a neutral wheaty aroma that readily carries sauces. Packaging is compact—commonly a 9 oz sleeve or sealed tray—easy to stash in a pantry or fridge, and the ritual of boiling a pot, draining, and tossing with sauce is familiar and comforting. Overall it reads as a practical, slightly premium everyday pasta that slots into many American cooking routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.25 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein9g
* 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

Wheat, Flour,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
No 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 ingredient list is short and recognizable (wheat flours, eggs, water, salt, natural color) and lacks industrial additives, but the product is industrially processed pasta made from milled ingredients, placing it in the processed foods category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Buitoni Spaghetti Pasta 9oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This pasta has a decent protein content for a carb source, but it's not high in fiber or vitamins. If you're balancing it with plenty of veggies and lean proteins, it can definitely fit into a balanced meal!

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Vibe:

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