Ingredient

Cooked Enriched Penne Pasta

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add cooked enriched penne pasta as a primary component in many prepared meals, …

What it is

Cooked enriched penne pasta is a type of pasta shaped like short, ridged tubes with angled ends. It is made from durum wheat semolina and water, then cooked. "Enriched" means that B vitamins (folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine) and iron have been added back after processing.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cooked enriched penne pasta as a primary component in many prepared meals, providing a source of carbohydrates and a familiar texture. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, ready-to-eat entrees, and various pasta-based dishes.

Health notes

Cooked enriched penne pasta is considered a food ingredient rather than a food additive. The FDA regulates the enrichment of grain products to ensure essential nutrients are present. It provides carbohydrates for energy and the added B vitamins and iron are important for overall health. There are no notable controversies regarding the safety of enriched pasta at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

This ingredient contains wheat, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Wheat also contains gluten.

Products containing Cooked Enriched Penne Pasta

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Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Chicken Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 151kcal 9.7Protein 6.7Fat 12.8Carbs Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Chicken Alfredo Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 146kcal 8.8Protein 5.3Fat 15.0Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Hungry-Man, Cajun-Style Chicken Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 137kcal 6.4Protein 3.7Fat 18.3Carbs

Relish Labs LLC Blackened Chicken Penne Pasta With White Meat Chicken, Fire Roasted Corn, Peppers, And Cheese, Blackened Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 137kcal 8.2Protein 4.8Fat 16.1Carbs

Relish Labs LLC Breaded Chicken With Penne Marinara With White Meat Chicken And Five Cheese Blend, Breaded Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 63% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 146kcal 8.1Protein 4.8Fat 16.5Carbs

Conagra Brands, Inc Marie Callender's Duos, Meatball Marinara & Fettuccini with Chicken & Broccoli, Frozen Meal, 14 oz. Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs High in sodium — 59% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 134kcal 6.8Protein 6.0Fat 12.8Carbs

Conagra Brands, Inc Birds Eye Voila! Cheeseburger Skillet Frozen Meal, 42 OZ Family Size Bag Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving —kcal 5.6Protein 4.8Fat 19.5Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Birds Eye Steamfresh Alfredo Penne & Vegetables, Frozen Sides, 10.8 OZ Bag Vegetables - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 24% DV per serving —kcal 4.6Protein 2.6Fat 18.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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