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Michael Angelo's Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Frozen Foods
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Michael Angelo's Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Michael Angelo's
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
430
Calories
15g
Protein
12g
Sugars
810mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Michael Angelo's Baked Eggplant Parmesan is a frozen, oven-ready single-serve entree you would spot in the supermarket freezer aisle alongside other frozen Italian meals and skillet-style entrees, often near brands offering lasagna, stuffed shells, and breaded vegetable or chicken entrees. Packaged in a shallow tray with branded cardboard sleeve or film, it reads as a convenient, homey option for shoppers who want a quick, family-style dinner without cooking from scratch. It fits weeknight dinners and solo or small family meals, and is handy for meal-prep Sundays or a low-effort movie-night at home. The brand positions itself as accessible Italian comfort food with a restaurant-inspired angle, targeting busy adults and families who want “homestyle” meals with an upscale-sounding name; marketing leans into nostalgia and convenience rather than gourmet provenance. Packaging typically emphasizes photography of bubbling cheese and tomato sauce, possibly calling out real cheeses and familiar ingredients, but there is no indication of organic certification or child-focused branding; health halos may appear via words like baked or references to olive oil or real cheese, though sodium and added ingredients are not highlighted. In processing context, this is a convenience-ready frozen meal assembled from multiple prepared components and is best described as a highly processed, ready-to-heat product. Sensory notes: the eggplant is breaded and yields a soft interior with a slightly crisped breadcrumb topping after baking, molten mozzarella and grated cheeses create a stretchy, savory layer while tangy tomato sauce cuts through, and olive oil and garlic notes linger. Rituals include popping it in the oven, pairing with a quick salad or garlic bread, and serving straight from the tray for an easy weeknight comfort dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g32%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol105mg35%
Sodium810mg35%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein15g
* 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

Tomatoes, (Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree),, Eggplant,, Water,, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Egg,, Breadcrumb, (Wheat, Flour,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Whey,, Sugar,, Salt,, Soybean, Oil,, Yeast,, Spice,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Paprika),, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Flour, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour),, Onions,, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Spices,, Olive, Oil,, Granulated, Garlic,, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

This is a frozen, ready-to-heat multi-ingredient meal with industrially processed components (breadcrumbs, oils, cheeses, added sugar and salt) and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, so it aligns with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Michael Angelo's Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? With 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, it packs a decent nutritional punch, especially if you’re looking for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that it does contain 810mg of sodium, which is a bit on the higher side, so it’s best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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