Is SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTA BAKE Gluten Free?


Ingredients
SPINACH, RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CELERY, BLENDED OIL (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SALT, GARLIC, JALAPENO PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, ITALIAN SEASONING (OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE), PENNE PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, CREAM, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN), MARINARA SAUCE (TOMATOES [TOMATO JUICE, SEA SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC [GARLIC, WATER], WATER, TOMATO PASTE [SALT, CITRIC ACID], SUGAR, SALT, BASIL, PARSLEY, ITALIAN SEASONING [OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE], BLACK PEPPER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURED, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]).
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


