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Rana Lasagna Meat Single Serve
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Rana Lasagna Meat Single Serve

Rana
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
20g
Protein
9g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
137
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rana Lasagna Meat Single Serve (12 oz) reads like a mid‑premium entry in the refrigerated prepared meals aisle: you’d find it in the refrigerated case near fresh pasta, stovetop sauces, ready-to-heat entrees and trays of fresh ravioli or lasagna. The package — a labeled plastic/foil tray with full‑color photography of layered lasagna — positions it as faster, restaurant-style Italian at home. It’s aimed at busy adults and small households who want a comforting, indulgent dinner without cooking from scratch, and it taps into Rana’s brand story of artisanal Italian pasta with modern convenience. Marketing leans on “real cheese,” “made with beef,” and “fresh pasta” cues; label text often highlights familiar ingredients and “natural flavors” but not organic certification or extensive health claims. The product reads family-friendly rather than kid-focused — no cartoon mascots, but clear serving suggestions and microwave/oven icons. In plain processing context, it’s a ready-to-heat prepared meal combining fresh pasta, a meat-tomato sauce, and creamy cheese layers, with added stabilizers and modified starches to hold texture through freezing/refrigeration. Sensory experience: a warm, hearty aroma of tomato and cooked beef; soft, tender pasta sheets; a creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella pull; and a saucy, slightly savory bite thanks to yeast extracts and seasonings. Rituals around it are quick weeknight dinners, single‑person convenience meals, or a simple plate to share with a salad and glass of wine. Expect a short heat-and-serve routine — microwave for speed or oven for a browned top — and a satisfying, comfort-food payoff without the time commitment of homemade lasagna.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars9g
Protein20g
* 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

Meat, Sauce:, Beef,, Tomato, Puree, (Tomatoes),, Water,, Tomato, Paste, (Tomatoes),, Onions,, Carrots,, 2%, or, Less, of, Red, Wine,, Beef, Stock, Base, (Yeast, Extract,, Beef, Stock,, Salt,, Water,, Natural, Flavor,, Organic, Potato, Starch,, Lactic, Acid,, Carrot, Puree,, Onion, Powder,, Celery, Juice, Concentrate),, Natural, Flavors,, Garlic,, Salt,, Spices,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Cheese, Sauce:, Ricotta, Cheese, (Whey,, Milk,, Cream,, Vinegar),, Heavy, Cream, (Cream,, Milk),, Milk,, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Milk,, Bacterial, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, 2%, or, Less, of, Whey,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Garlic,, Spices,, Black, Pepper,, Vegetable, Fiber, and, Starch, (Pea,, Potato,, Corn),, Corn, Starch, and, Potato, Fiber,, Tomato, Sauce:, Tomato, Puree, (Tomatoes),, Water,, Onions,, 2%, or, Less, of, Garlic,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Spices,, Black, Pepper,, Pasta:, Durum, Wheat, Flour,, Eggs,, Water,, Mozzarella, Cheese:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes..

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 ready-to-heat prepared meal containing industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, natural flavors, yeast extract, vegetable fiber blends) and multi-ingredient processing typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Rana Lasagna Meat Single Serve

The Rana Lasagna Meat packs a decent protein punch with 20 grams per serving, making it a filling option if you're looking for something hearty. However, at 690 mg of sodium, it's on the higher side, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple. Healthy is relative — if you’re comparing it to fast food, this is a step up!

Perfect For

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