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Rana Five Cheese Lasagna
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Rana Five Cheese Lasagna

Rana
40 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
16g
Protein
11g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
101
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rana Five Cheese Lasagna (40 oz) reads like a convenient, comfort-food moment dressed in premium pasta-house styling. You’d typically find it in the refrigerated or frozen prepared meals aisle near other ready-to-bake pastas, frozen entrees, garlic bread, and jarred sauces — often close to fresh ravioli and chilled sauces. It slots into grocery trips for busy weeknights, casual weekend dinners with family, or when you want an easier holiday side without making lasagna from scratch. The Rana brand positions itself as an upscale, artisan-leaning pasta maker: imagery and marketing lean on Italian heritage, fresh ingredients, and restaurant-quality at home, aimed at adult cooks and families who want convenience without sacrificing perceived authenticity. Labels tend to emphasize “real cheeses,” “fresh pasta,” and simple ingredient cues rather than kid-focused characters or organic certification; the ingredient list here does not indicate organic claims. Processing context: this is a manufactured prepared meal combining fresh cheeses, sauces, and pasta with some added functional ingredients (modified starch, vegetable fibers) to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory details: the package—usually a shallow oven-safe tray with a film lid and cardboard sleeve—promises layered pasta sheets, a creamy five-cheese interior and tomato sauce; when baked it yields a bubbling, browned cheese top, a rich, creamy mouthfeel and tender pasta sheets with a slightly resilient chew. Rituals around it include preheating the oven, covering to reheat, and serving with a simple salad for a quick, communal sit-down.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars11g
Protein16g
* 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

Tomato, Sauce:, Tomato, Puree, (Tomatoes),, Onions,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Garlic,, Spices,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Crushed, Red, Pepper,, Five, Cheese, Sauce:, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Ricotta, Cheese, (Whey,, Milk,, Cream,, Vinegar),, Heavy, Cream, (Cream,, Milk),, Milk,, Mascarpone, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Pasteurized, Milk),, Fontina, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Milk,, Bacterial, Culture,, Sea, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Milk,, Bacterial, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Vegetable, Fiber, and, Starch, (Pea,, Potato,, Corn),, Corn, Starch, and, Potato, Fiber,, Pasta:, Durum, Wheat, Flour,, Eggs,, Water,, Mozzarella, Cheese:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 ready-to-heat lasagna contains industrial ingredients (modified corn starch, natural flavors, vegetable fibers) and is a formulated convenience meal combining multiple processed components, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Rana Five Cheese Lasagna

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! With 16 grams of protein per serving, it’s a decent option for a hearty meal. However, it does contain 790 mg of sodium, so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

weekend-dinner
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenient
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