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Ricotta Tortellini, 9 OZ
pantry-essentials/pasta-noodles
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Ricotta Tortellini, 9 OZ

KITE HILL
Available at Whole Foods
270
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated fresh pasta or plant-based deli section — an easy, vegan take on ricotta-stuffed tortellini for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals. It reads comforting and slightly artisanal: familiar stuffed-pasta nostalgia with a plant-forward, wholesome vibe. The ingredients are mostly recognizable (almond-based ricotta, breadcrumbs, potatoes) with a few processing aids (enzyme, tartaric acid) to create creaminess and stability, suggesting processing but not the heavy industrial reformulation of typical ultra-processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate46g17%
Total Sugars1g
Protein10g
* 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:, RICOTTA, CHEESE, (ALMOND, MILK, [WATER,, ALMONDS],, SALT,, ENZYME,, TARTARIC, ACID,, CULTURES), BREADCRUMBS, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SALT), REHYDRATED, POTATOES, (POTATOES,, WATER), SEA, SALT, BLACK, PEPPER, PARSLEY..

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?

This is a processed culinary product made from recognizable ingredients that have been transformed and combined (filled fresh pasta with almond-based ricotta and breadcrumbs). It includes minor additives to achieve texture and stability but lacks the extensive industrial ingredients and formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) foods.

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Common Questions about Ricotta Tortellini, 9 OZ

The Ricotta Tortellini can be a tasty part of a balanced diet! With 10 grams of protein per serving, it packs a decent protein punch, especially compared to traditional pasta. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not particularly high in fiber and does contain some sodium, so pairing it with lots of veggies and a light sauce can make it a more nutritious meal.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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$10.99
per package