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Rana Lasagna Five Cheese Single Serve
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Rana Lasagna Five Cheese Single Serve

Rana
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
16g
Protein
10g
Sugars
980mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
100
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rana Lasagna Five Cheese Single Serve is a 12-oz ready-to-heat entrée typically found in the refrigerated prepared meals and fresh pasta section of the grocery store, shelved near other refrigerated pastas, jarred sauces, and microwaveable entrees. It reads like a convenience Italian dinner for one: layers of tender durum-wheat pasta and a creamy five‑cheese filling topped with tomato sauce. Shoppers reach for it on weeknights, during back-to-school grocery runs for students, or when packing a quick movie-night meal. Rana positions itself as an accessible premium pasta brand — Italian heritage cues, chef-crafted photography, and “fresh” styling on the label appeal to busy food lovers who want restaurant-style pasta without the effort. Packaging often emphasizes artisanal ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, multiple cheeses) and convenience (single‑serve tray), which can create a “fresh” or natural health halo despite being a heat-and-serve product; there’s no organic certification on most SKUs and the ingredient list includes items like modified corn starch, sunflower oil, and “natural flavor.” In plain terms, this is a packaged, heat-ready lasagna that blends fresh pasta and multiple processed cheese components. Sensory notes: a saucy, soft texture with a creamy, slightly elastic cheese pull and a tomato-acid balance; the tray is microwave- and oven-friendly with a thin film seal or cardboard sleeve, making the ritual a quick pop-in-the-microwave dinner or an oven-baked single portion. Nutritionally it reads like an indulgent convenience meal (moderate calories with relatively high sodium), designed for fast, comforting weekday eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium980mg43%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars10g
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:, Tomatoes,, Onions,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Garlic,, Spices,, Sunflower, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Crushed, Red, Pepper,, Five, Cheese, Sauce:, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Ricotta, Cheese, (Whey,, Milk,, Cream,, Vinegar),, Cream, (Cream,, Milk),, Milk,, Mascarpone, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Pasteurized, Milk),, Fontina, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cultured, Part-Skim, Milk,, Sea, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cultured, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Vegetable, Fiber, (Pea,, Potato,, Corn), and, Starch,, Corn, Starch, and, Potato, Fiber., Pasta:, Durum, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Eggs., Mozzarella, Cheese:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and formulations common in ultra-processed foods (modified corn starch, natural flavor, vegetable fibers, processed cheese preparations) and is a ready-to-heat single-serve convenience product, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Rana Lasagna Five Cheese Single Serve

The Five Cheese Lasagna is a tasty option for a quick meal, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. It packs a decent amount of protein at 16g per serving, which is great for muscle repair and satiety. However, with 980mg of sodium and 17g of fat, it might not fit into everyone's definition of 'healthy.' As always, balance is key!

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