Is BERTOLLI, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE MEAL FOR 2, STEAK, RIGATONI & PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS Vegetarian?


Ingredients
BLANCHED RIGATONI PASTA [ WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL], CHERRY TOMATOES, WATER, SEASONED COOKED GRILLED BEEF STEAK STRIPS AND MODIFIED POTATO STARCH PRODUCT (BEEF, BEEF STOCK, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, YEAST EXTRACT, GRILL FLAVOR ((MALTODEXTRIN, ARABIC GUM, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOVIER OIL), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR)), CARAMEL COLOR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES], YELLOW BELL PEPPERS, SPINACH, PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, CREMINI, MUSHROOMS, GARLIC, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COWS MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SOYBEAN OIL, BASIL, CONCENTRATED CHICKEN BROTH, PARSLEY, CREAM, RICE STARCH, SALT, BEEF EXTRACT, SPICE, CORN STARCH.
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.


