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Colavita Spaghetti
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Colavita Spaghetti

Colavita
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Colavita Spaghetti (16 oz) presents itself as a straightforward, pantry-friendly staple anchored in Italian heritage. You’ll typically find it on the supermarket pasta aisle alongside other dried pastas and near imported sauces, olive oil and canned tomatoes or in a small Italian/international foods bay. Marketed as an "enriched macaroni product" made from "100% semolina" and bearing the Colavita name and Molise origin story, the packaging and copy lean on tradition, provenance and authenticity rather than gimmicks. It appeals to home cooks who want a reliable, classic spaghetti for weeknight dinners, Sunday family meals, or when entertaining guests with simple Italian recipes. Label cues — "Made in Italy," "100% semolina," and the family-history blurb — create a wholesome, artisanal aura; there’s no kid-focused branding, and no organic seal on the label. In plain processing terms this is dried, extruded semolina pasta that’s been enriched with B-vitamins and iron during milling. Sensory expectations: long, golden strands that cook in about 8 minutes to a firm, slightly springy al dente bite with a neutral wheaty flavor that pairs easily with everything from olive oil and garlic to tomato or cream sauces. The box (typical 16 oz retail packaging) is easy to store in a pantry; the preparation ritual — boiling salted water, stirring, timing to 8 minutes, draining and saucing — is familiar and comforting. Overall, this is a traditional, reliable pasta choice positioned as authentic Italian quality for everyday and special-occasion cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 package
Servings per Container: 8
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
* 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

Semolina, (Wheat),, Niacin,, Iron, Lactate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid.

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?

Made from one main food ingredient (semolina) with added vitamins and iron and produced by milling, mixing and drying processes, this pasta fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) — industrially processed but not formulated with the additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Colavita Spaghetti

Colavita spaghetti can definitely be part of a healthy diet! With 7 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar per serving, it’s a solid choice for a filling meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people — it really depends on your overall diet and lifestyle.

Perfect For

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family-dinner

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