Thick & Easy Puree Italian Beef Lasagna 7oz
Thick & Easy® Purees — Italian Style Beef Lasagna, IDDSI Level 2, 7 oz
A Hearty Italian Classic at a Standardized, Verified Consistency
Thick & Easy® Purees Italian Style Beef Lasagna Flavor brings a rich, tomato-and-parmesan meal to a ready-to-serve puree, formulated to IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick) consistency — the internationally standardized texture classification used across dining and care settings to keep food consistency predictable and repeatable, tray after tray. Each 7 oz serving is portioned and ready to plate, microwave-ready in about 60 seconds with no refrigeration required for storage.
Made by Hormel Foods, this puree delivers 270 calories and 14g of protein per serving, built around a beef and tomato base with real parmesan cheese for genuine Italian flavor. It's a familiar, comforting entrée option for texture-modified dining service, ready whenever a shelf-stable, no-prep meal is needed.
Key Features
- IDDSI Level 2 (Mildly Thick): Standardized, verified texture consistency for predictable, repeatable serving.
- Ready in About 60 Seconds: Microwave-ready preparation with no refrigeration required for storage.
- Italian Style Beef Lasagna Flavor: A hearty tomato, beef, and parmesan meal.
- 14g Protein per Serving: 21% of the Daily Value.
- Shelf-Stable: Stores in the dry pantry until ready to use.
- Formulated for Ages 12 and Up: Suitable across adolescent to adult dining service.
Equipment Specialist Insight: A savory Italian flavor like this rounds out a puree menu that might otherwise lean heavily on poultry entrées — real variety matters for appetite and acceptance over repeated meals, not just nutrition on paper. The tomato-and-parmesan profile also tends to hold its flavor well through the pureeing and reheating process compared to more delicate flavor profiles, since acidity and umami come through clearly even at a smooth consistency. As with any Thick & Easy tray, confirm the recommended IDDSI level with the individual's care team before serving, and keep it in the rotation alongside other entrée flavors so the same dish isn't served too many days in a row.
Product Specifications
- BrandHormel™ Thick & Easy®
- Distributed ByHormel Foods Sales, LLC, Austin, MN
- ApplicationThickened food, texture modified
- PreparationPuree, microwave-ready
- IDDSI ConsistencyLevel 2, Mildly Thick
- FlavorItalian Style Beef Lasagna
- Serving Size1 Tray (198g / 7 oz.)
- Calories per Serving270
- Total Fat9g (12% DV)
- Saturated Fat2g (10% DV)
- Cholesterol15mg (5% DV)
- Sodium500mg (22% DV)
- Total Carbohydrate34g (12% DV)
- Dietary Fiber2g (7% DV)
- Total Sugars14g (includes 8g added sugars, 16% DV)
- Protein14g (21% DV)
- Container TypeTray
- StorageShelf-stable; no refrigeration required
Ingredients
Tomatoes (Water, Tomato Paste), Beef, Enriched Semolina (Wheat, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Oil, Isolated Soy Protein, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of Modified Cornstarch, Dehydrated Potato Flakes (Dehydrated Potatoes, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid), Flavoring, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Spices, Parmesan Cheese (Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Powdered Cellulose to Prevent Caking, Sorbic Acid to Protect Flavor), Citric Acid, Salt, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Potassium Chloride, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Safflower Oil.
⚠ Allergen Information: Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat. Contains bioengineered food ingredients. Manufactured in a facility that may process other allergens; refer to the product label for the most current allergen statement before serving to anyone with a food allergy.
Preparation
- Puncture the plastic film in several spots on top of the tray.
- Place the tray in the microwave. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute or until hot. Let stand 1 minute, if desired.
- Caution: the tray and its contents are hot after microwaving. Carefully remove the film by peeling it back around the tray. Stir, remove any particulates that may have formed during heating, and serve.
Not for conventional ovens. Store at room temperature; no refrigeration needed until opened. All microwave ovens vary; heating times given are approximate. Recommended foods for serving suggestions must be smooth without lumps, seeds, or visible spices — mix thoroughly when served.
Q: What does IDDSI Level 2 mean?
A: IDDSI (the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) is a globally recognized framework that classifies food and drink textures on a numbered scale. Level 2, Mildly Thick, describes a smooth, pourable puree consistency tested against IDDSI's defined criteria, so a Level 2 label means a consistent, predictable texture regardless of where it's served.
Q: Who determines the right texture level for a person?
A: A speech-language pathologist, physician, or the individual's care team, typically following a clinical swallowing evaluation. This product provides a reliably tested IDDSI Level 2 texture, but the appropriate level for any individual should always come from a qualified clinician, not from the product label alone.
Q: How do I store and serve it?
A: Store at room temperature; no refrigeration is needed until the tray is opened. Follow the label's microwave instructions, check the "best by" date before serving, and discard any unused portion per standard food safety practice.
Specifications, ingredients, and nutritional information are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify current details against the physical product label before use. This is a food product; always confirm the recommended texture level and any dietary restrictions with a qualified healthcare provider before serving to an individual with dysphagia or swallowing difficulty. This listing is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.
