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Mama Rosie Cheese Ravioli
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Mama Rosie Cheese Ravioli

Mama Rosie's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
12g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mama Rosie Cheese Ravioli is a 12-ounce pack of fresh refrigerated pasta that reads like a family heirloom. You'd find it in the grocery store's refrigerated prepared foods or fresh pasta section, shelved near other filled pastas, fresh tortellini, refrigerated sauces, and ready-made gnocchi. It's positioned for quick, homey meals — shoppers grab it on weeknight runs or for an easy Sunday supper. The brand leans into Italian-American tradition: a Sicilian origin story, a motherly persona, and an emphasis on simple, generational recipes that appeal to shoppers seeking authenticity and comfort. Label claims include 'All natural' and 'never preservatives,' giving it a wholesome health halo, though there's no organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain processing terms, this is a prepared fresh pasta product made from enriched durum wheat flour, eggs, and cheeses rather than an industrial snack — familiar and minimally dressed-up. Sensory notes: delicate, tender pasta pillows with a soft, creamy ricotta and salty pecorino bite, a whisper of white pepper, and a slightly springy chew; the cheese center is smooth and slightly tangy. Packaging is typical refrigerated retail — a clear sealed tray or film allowing shoppers to inspect texture and color, often with rustic family imagery on the label. Rituals: drop into boiling salted water for a few minutes, drain, toss with butter and sage or a simple marinara, and serve with grated cheese and a green salad. It reads as convenient comfort food that still gestures toward tradition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars1g
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, Mixture:, Enriched, Durum, Wheat, Flour, (Durum, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Egg, Whites., Cheese, Mixture:, Whole, Milk, Ricotta, Cheese, (Milk,, Whey,, Cream,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Egg, Whites,, Pecorino, Romano, Cheese, (Sheep's, Milk,, Rennet,, Salt),, Water,, Sicilian, Sea, Salt,, White, Pepper..

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 product is a processed fresh pasta made from basic culinary ingredients (enriched flour, eggs, cheeses) with no industrial additives or emulsifiers typical of ultra-processed foods, fitting NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Mama Rosie Cheese Ravioli

The healthiness of Mama Rosie Cheese Ravioli really depends on what you're comparing it to and your dietary goals. With 12 grams of protein per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it's a solid option for a quick meal. Just keep in mind it’s not particularly high in fiber, so pairing it with a side salad or some veggies could boost the nutrition!

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