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Rana Meat Lasagna
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Rana Meat Lasagna

Rana
40 oz
Available at Foodtown
330
Calories
20g
Protein
8g
Sugars
770mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
136
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rana Meat Lasagna is the kind of family-sized, ready-to-heat entrée you’ll find in the frozen prepared-meals section, shelved alongside other frozen pastas, family lasagnas, and oven-ready casseroles. Packaged in a large oven-safe tray with a colorful cardboard sleeve and a photographed serving suggestion, it reads as an Italian-inspired, restaurant-style solution for busy weeknights. It fits occasions where shoppers want a quick, shareable main — think a weekend family dinner, an easy game-day spread, or a movie-night for a crowd. The brand positions itself as artisanal and authentic, borrowing Old World cues (Italian-sounding name, pastoral imagery) to appeal to time-pressed families and millennial buyers who want “upgraded convenience.” Labels commonly emphasize real cheese and rich meat sauce, sometimes hinting at “natural flavors” or “restaurant-style,” but this product is not presented as organic and doesn’t typically carry organic certification. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience meal built from multiple prepared components (meat sauce, cheese sauce, pasta) and contains ingredients like modified food starch and natural flavors that come from industrial processing. Sensory-wise, expect layers of tender egg-pasta, a saucy beef ragù with tomato acidity, and a creamy ricotta-mozzarella-parmesan matrix that browns on top when baked; textures range from soft pasta to a slightly crusted cheesy surface. The ritual is straightforward: remove sleeve, bake from frozen or refrigerate and reheat, slice and serve family-style, with leftovers for lunches. It reads as comforting, convenient, and indulgent in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium770mg33%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
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,, 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.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • natural flavors - Processed emulsifier
No 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, natural flavors, vegetable fiber/starch) and ready-to-heat multi-component formulation indicate ultra-processed status. The product is an assembled convenience meal made from processed components rather than single whole foods.

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Common Questions about Rana Meat Lasagna

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Rana Meat Lasagna packs a decent punch with 20 grams of protein per serving, which is great for a hearty meal. It does have some sodium (770 mg), so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation. Compared to a fast-food option, it’s definitely a step up!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenientindulgent
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