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Stouffers Lasagna Meat Lovers
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Stouffers Lasagna Meat Lovers

Stouffer's
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
420
Calories
20g
Protein
6g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
88
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stouffer's Single Serve Meat Lovers Lasagna is a frozen, ready-to-heat entrée sold in the frozen meals aisle alongside other microwavable dinners, frozen pastas, and family-style Stouffer’s trays. You might spot it near other comfort frozen entrees and pizza-based items in supermarkets and convenience stores. It fits quick weeknight dinners, a solo meal after work or school, last-minute movie nights, and game-day snack rotations where convenience and a meaty profile are desired. As a legacy brand, Stouffer’s positions this product for busy families and adults seeking familiar, indulgent comfort food; marketing leans on nostalgia, reliability, and the “made with real mozzarella and premium pepperoni” message to convey quality. Labeling highlights like “real cheese” and “meat lovers” supply a health halo, though there are no organic or natural-certification claims; the package emphasizes convenience and flavor rather than health. In plain terms, this is a heavily processed ready-to-eat frozen meal made from multiple prepared components (cooked pasta, processed meats, sauces) and several additives and preservatives to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory experience is classic diner-style lasagna: layered, soft pasta sheets with a saucy, slightly spiced tomato meat mix, melted mozzarella stretch, pockets of greasy pepperoni and sausage, and a warm, savory aroma when heated. The product comes in a single-serve sealed tray designed for microwave or oven heating—an often solitary ritual of popping it in the microwave, waiting a few minutes, and eating directly from the tray or plate. It’s positioned as a quick, comforting solution when time and effort are limited.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories420
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, COOKED, PASTA, (WATER,, SEMOLINA, WHEAT, FLOUR),, WATER,, COOKED, ITALIAN, SAUSAGE, (PORK,, WATER,, SPICES,, SALT,, SUGAR,, GARLIC, POWDER,, SPICE, EXTRACTS),, LOW-MOISTURE, PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, PEPPERONI, (PORK,, BEEF,, SALT,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SPICES,, DEXTROSE,, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE,, OLEORESIN, OF, PAPRIKA,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, FLAVORING,, SODIUM, NITRITE,, BHA,, BHT,, CITRIC, ACID),, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, MODIFIED, FOODSTARCH,, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT),, WHEAT, FLOUR,, DRIED, ONIONS,, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SUGAR,, SPICES,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, SALT,, GARLIC, POWDER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHA - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 multiple industrially processed ingredients (processed meats with preservatives, modified starch, added flavorings and antioxidants) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Stouffers Lasagna Meat Lovers

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! With 420 calories and 20 grams of protein per serving, it’s a filling option, especially for a quick meal. However, it does have a good amount of sodium (780mg) and some added sugars, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgicindulgent
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