# Traditional Protein Pastas Sbarro's Baked Ziti Pasta Blends Mozzarella and Marinara Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-ziti-pasta References: [sbarro](http://www.sbarro.com/menu/pasta/baked-ziti/) [Sbarro's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-collaboration) baked ziti pasta is not only a convenient and delicious menu item but is also a [great source of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta). The traditional Italian meal is infused with melted whole milk Mozzarella cheese and rich marinara sauce that tops a bed of ziti noodles. The noodles are served al dente and are garnished with fresh herbs. Sbarro is known for a product range that remixes tradition and for offering Italian dishes to consumers who lead a busy lifestyle. The franchise's baked ziti pasta is a favorite among fans of home cooking and is a quick and convenient version of a meal that grandma used to make. The eatery is also known for its pizza varieties and other traditional pasta favorites like spaghetti and meatballs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenient Meal Options:** The popularity of Sbarro's baked ziti pasta reflects the demand for convenient and tasty meal options. - **Protein-packed Foods:** The inclusion of protein in traditional pasta dishes, as seen in Sbarro's baked ziti pasta, caters to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious alternatives. - **Remixed Traditional Cuisine:** Sbarro's approach to remixing traditional Italian dishes, such as their baked ziti pasta, presents disruptive innovation opportunities by combining familiarity with novelty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Quick-service restaurants can explore the concept of incorporating protein-rich ingredients and offering convenience-driven, traditional-meal options like Sbarro's baked ziti pasta. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop protein-enhanced pasta products that target health-conscious consumers looking for nutritious meal options without sacrificing taste. - **Meal Kit Services:** Meal kit services can include protein-infused pasta dishes, like Sbarro's baked ziti, in their product offerings to cater to busy individuals seeking quick and convenient yet flavorful home-cooked meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular High-Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-rigatoni.md) - [Nutritious Pasta Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-pasta-sides.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-baked-spaghetti.md) - [Pizza-Themed Baked Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-pizza-baked-pasta.md) - [Protein-Packed Boxed Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-and-rigatoni.md) - [Star-Shaped Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-stars.md) - [Protein-Forward Pasta Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pastas.md) - [Satisfying Protein-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blaze-pizza-proteinzza.md) - [High-Protein Italian Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-rummo-maxima.md)