La Pasta

What La Pasta does

La Pasta Inc. is an artisanal pasta and gourmet sauce manufacturer founded in the early 1980s (company website narrative states 1980; firmographic data lists 1984) and headquartered at 2727 Pittman Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland. The company produces fresh and frozen filled pastas (notably ravioli), flat and ribbon pasta, gnocchi, and a line of gourmet sauces (marinara, alfredo, pink vodka, puttanesca, basil pesto), totaling 39 retail SKUs across ten categories organized into four positioning lines: Classic, Gluten Free, Organic, and Plant Based. Manufacturing is conducted in a single facility certified to HACCP food safety standards, USDA Organic (for the organic product line), and Gluten Intolerance Group Certified Gluten-Free (for a dedicated gluten-free line); the company also operates proprietary formulations including plant-based fillings built on chickpea and white bean purees with vegetable fibers (cellulose, psyllium) and nutritional yeast, and a gluten-free pasta matrix using potato starch, tapioca starch, eggs, and xanthan gum.

Name

La Pasta

Legal name

LaPasta Inc.

Website

https://lapastainc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Pasta Inc. is an artisanal pasta and gourmet sauce manufacturer based in Silver Spring, Maryland, producing 39 retail SKUs across Classic, Gluten-Free, Organic, and Plant-Based lines, sold through grocery retailers to dietary-restricted and mainstream consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Pasta and Sauces

NAICS

Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasta Manufacturing (dry, fresh, filled) (AFAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains) (AFAKABAK), Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA)

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Packaged Pasta and Sauce Sales: One-time retail sales of artisanal fresh/frozen pasta products (ravioli, tortelloni, gnocchi, fettuccine, linguine) and gourmet sauces (marinara, alfredo, pink vodka, puttanesca, basil pesto) sold through grocery retailers. SKUs are individually packaged (e.g., 9 oz ravioli, 15.3 oz sauce jars) and listed with item numbers such as #2142 (Pumpkin Ravioli) and #1433 (Marinara Sauce).
2. Food Service Channel: Catalog is structured with separate 'Food Service' and 'Retail' availability filters, indicating a distinct B2B food service offering in addition to retail SKUs (though the food service filter shows 0 products in the current catalog view).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Pasta Inc. manufactures and sells artisanal fresh and frozen filled pasta (ravioli, tortelloni, raviolini, gnocchi), flat/ribbon egg pasta (fettuccine, linguine), and gourmet sauces (Marinara, Alfredo, Pink Vodka, Puttanesca, Basil Pesto) at its Silver Spring, MD facility. The 39-SKU catalog is organized across four dietary lines—Classic, USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-Free (Gluten Intolerance Group), and Plant-Based—positioned for retail consumers shopping at grocery stores.

Product overview

La Pasta Inc. is an artisanal pasta company with a unified catalog offering organized into distinct dietary and shape-based lines: a Classic pasta line (e.g., Four Cheese Ravioli, Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Pumpkin Ravioli, Lobster Ravioli, Beef & Wine Ravioli, Beef Bolognese Ravioli, Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli, Goat Cheese & Basil Ravioli, Sweet Potato/Quinoa/Kale Ravioli, Beet/Butternut Squash/Goat Cheese Ravioli, Asparagus & Gruyere Ravioli, Mushroom Ravioli, Beet/Butternut Squash/Goat Cheese Ravioli), a Plant Based line (Plant Based Artichoke, Asparagus & Spring Pea, Butternut Squash, Spinach & Sweet Potato, and Mushroom Ravioli), a Gluten-Free line (Gluten-Free Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, Mushroom Ravioli and Gluten-Free Fettuccine), an Organic line (Organic Cheese, Butternut Squash, Tomato/Basil/Mozzarella, Spinach & Cheese, and Mushroom Ravioli), Tortelloni (Cheese, Sausage, Tricolor Cheese), Cheese Raviolini, Potato Gnocchi, Flat/Ribbon Egg Fettuccine and Egg Linguine, plus a Signature Sauces line (Basil Pesto, Alfredo, Puttanesca, Marinara, Pink Vodka). The portfolio is positioned around a single brand (La Pasta) with multiple SKUs spanning regular, dietary-restricted (gluten-free, plant-based, organic) and seasonal offerings, all produced at the company's Silver Spring, MD facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plant Based Artichoke Ravioli Roman-style roasted artichoke hearts with lemon, garlic accents and creamy white bean background with a touch of fresh mint, wrapped in durum wheat pasta (Item #2346); targeted at plant-based and vegan retail consumers.
• Plant Based Asparagus & Spring Pea Ravioli Fragrant fresh asparagus and sweet spring peas blended into a smooth white bean puree with onions and garlic, wrapped in durum wheat pasta (Item #2349); soy-free, vegan-friendly.
• Plant Based Butternut Squash Ravioli Roasted butternut squash with sweet spices and a creamy white bean mousse in a turmeric-infused durum wheat pasta (Item #2344); vegetarian, dairy-free, no additives.
• Plant Based Spinach & Sweet Potato Ravioli Spinach leaves, roasted sweet potato and creamy chickpea puree blended with caramelized onions, garlic, ginger and lemon zest in spinach-striped durum wheat pasta (Item #2352).
• Plant Based Mushroom Ravioli Roasted wild mushroom medley with caramelized onions and garlic folded into a creamy chickpea mousse in porcini-striped durum wheat pasta (Item #2347); RBST-free, vegan, USA-made.
• Gluten-Free Cheese Ravioli A blend of ricotta, Parmesan, Fontina, Mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano cheeses wrapped in a potato-starch and tapioca gluten-free pasta; contains eggs and milk; targeted at gluten-intolerant consumers.
• Gluten-Free Fettuccine A blend of whole eggs and gluten-free flours (tapioca and potato) cut into a classic Italian fettuccine shape (Item #2211); contains eggs; gluten-free pasta format for celiac/gluten-intolerant consumers.
• Gluten-Free Spinach & Cheese Ravioli Garden fresh spinach mixed with creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in a potato/tapioca gluten-free pasta (Item #2215); contains milk.
• Gluten-Free Mushroom Ravioli A creamy blend of wild mushrooms and mozzarella/Parmesan cheeses wrapped in delicate gluten-free potato/tapioca pasta (Item #2225); certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group.
• Organic Cheese Ravioli A blend of organic ricotta, Parmesan, Romano and Mozzarella cheeses wrapped in delicate egg pasta made with organic durum wheat flour; USDA Organic certified.
• Organic Butternut Squash Ravioli Roasted organic butternut squash with sweet spices and organic Parmesan cheese wrapped in delicate organic egg pasta (Item #7211); USDA Organic certified.
• Organic Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Ravioli Organic Caprese-style filling of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, organic bechamel and Parmesan wrapped in organic egg pasta (Item #7212); contains wheat, eggs and milk.
• Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli Garden fresh organic spinach with creamy organic ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses wrapped in spinach-striped organic egg pasta; contains wheat, milk, eggs.
• Organic Mushroom Ravioli An all-organic creamy blend of wild mushrooms and cheeses wrapped in egg pasta with porcini stripe (Item #7201, 8 oz); contains wheat, eggs and milk.
• Four Cheese Ravioli A classic blend of ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, Fontina, and Mozzarella cheeses wrapped in delicate egg pasta (Item #2104).
• Spinach & Cheese Ravioli Spinach with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan in spinach-striped egg pasta (Item #2105).
• Butternut Squash Ravioli Slow roasted butternut squash and sage folded in delicate egg pasta.
• Pumpkin Ravioli Roasted pumpkin and ricotta filling wrapped in artisanal egg dough with sage and pumpkin accents (Item #2142); contains wheat, eggs and milk.
• Lobster Ravioli North Atlantic lobster blended with a creamy sherry-wine lobster veloute, mozzarella and aromatic vegetables in tender egg pasta pillows; contains wheat, eggs, milk and crustacean shellfish.
• Beef & Wine Ravioli Slowly braised all-natural beef with garden vegetables, sweet peas and red wine blended with ricotta and Parmesan.
• Beef Bolognese Ravioli Classic beef bolognese with ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella wrapped in a delicate egg pasta; contains wheat, eggs and milk.
• Artichoke & Spinach Ravioli Artichoke and garden fresh spinach with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan wrapped in delicate egg pasta speckled with black pepper (Item #2106).
• Goat Cheese & Basil Ravioli La Pasta's stated best seller: distinctive goat cheese and garden fresh basil with ricotta and mozzarella in egg pasta with basil stripes (Item #2205).
• Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Kale Ravioli Protein-packed ravioli of ricotta, cooked quinoa, sweet potato, Parmesan, kale and mozzarella rich in antioxidants, fiber and vitamins A, C and K (Item #2206).
• Beet, Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Ravioli Colorful combination of roasted beets, sweet butternut squash and fragrant goat cheese with ricotta and Parmesan in delicate egg pasta (Item #2234).
• Asparagus & Gruyere Ravioli Fresh asparagus and gruyere cheese with ricotta and mozzarella in delicate egg pasta with red pepper stripes.
• Mushroom Ravioli A creamy blend of wild mushrooms and cheeses in delicate egg pasta with a porcini stripe (Item #2097).
• Cheese Tortelloni A flavorful blend of aged Italian cheeses — ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano — wrapped in delicate egg pasta.
• Sausage Tortelloni Home-made Italian sausage blended with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, tomato and Italian spices in egg pasta (Item #2160); contains wheat, eggs and milk.
• Tricolor Cheese Tortelloni A flavorful blend of aged Italian cheeses wrapped in a colorful combination of egg, spinach, and tomato-beet pasta (Item #2210).
• Egg Fettuccine Artisanal fettuccine ribbons — a blend of whole eggs and freshly milled durum wheat; contains wheat and eggs.
• Egg Linguine Artisanal linguine ribbons — a blend of whole eggs and freshly milled durum wheat (Item #2062).
• Potato Gnocchi Delicate dumplings of mashed potatoes, unbleached wheat flour and fresh eggs; contains wheat and eggs.
• Cheese Raviolini Mini ravioli with Parmesan, ricotta, Romano and Asiago wrapped in delicate egg pasta — designed for kids, pasta salads and appetizers.
• Basil Pesto Sauce of basil and olive oil with aged Parmesan, Romano, pine nuts and fresh garlic (Item #1400, 6 oz); contains milk and tree nuts.
• Alfredo Sauce Fresh cream with aged Parmesan and Romano cheeses with a hint of nutmeg (Item #1411); contains milk.
• Puttanesca Sauce Neapolitan classic of vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, Kalamata olives, Mediterranean capers and a touch of spice (Item #1431, 16 oz).
• Marinara Sauce Vine-ripened California tomatoes with fresh garlic, olive oil and basil (Item #1433, 15.3 oz).
• Pink Vodka Sauce Vine-ripened tomatoes sauteed with onions, fresh cream and a splash of vodka (Item #1451); contains milk.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of continuous artisanal pasta production
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buitoni (Nestlé): Buitoni produces fresh and frozen filled pasta plus pasta sauces sold through U.S. grocery — overlapping directly with La Pasta's filled-pasta and signature-sauce lines. Both target the same retail buyer and end consumer for weeknight Italian meals.
• Gia Russa: Gia Russa offers premium Italian pasta sauces and select pasta SKUs in U.S. retail, mirroring La Pasta's premium-sauce positioning and grocery-channel approach. Comparable in scale and in artisanal Italian heritage branding.
• Cucina Antica: Cucina Antica produces premium pasta sauces (marinara, vodka, etc.) sold in natural and conventional grocery — a smaller-scale direct peer to La Pasta's signature sauce line in terms of channel mix and premium positioning.
• De Cecco: De Cecco is an Italian heritage pasta and sauce brand sold across U.S. grocery; while its pasta is dry, its premium positioning, regional brand strength, and sauce portfolio parallel La Pasta's artisanal narrative and SKU breadth.
• Rao's Homemade: Rao's is a premium, award-winning pasta sauce brand sold through grocery and foodservice — directly comparable to La Pasta's 'award-winning sauces' positioning. Both compete on premium price points and brand-led differentiation rather than private-label value.
• Giovanni Rana: Giovanni Rana is the U.S. category leader in fresh filled pasta (ravioli, tortelloni) — directly comparable to La Pasta's core 26-ravioli SKU portfolio. Both compete for the same refrigerated deli/Italian-specialty shelf set with artisanal, filled-pasta positioning.

Emerging players

• Schär: Schär is a leading gluten-free specialty food brand including gluten-free pasta — directly comparable to La Pasta's dedicated Gluten Intolerance Group-certified gluten-free line and the formulation challenges of GF pasta production.

Broad incumbents

• Barilla: Barilla is the dominant U.S. pasta brand with broad offerings including filled fresh pasta, gluten-free lines, and pasta sauces. It is not a direct niche competitor but competes head-to-head for the same retailer shelf space and household consumption occasions.
• Colavita: Colavita is a broad-line Italian food brand (pasta, olive oil, sauces) with strong regional presence on the U.S. East Coast — overlapping with La Pasta's Washington, D.C./mid-Atlantic geography and Italian specialty positioning.

Regional players

• Priano (Aldi private label) / Il Pastaio: Priano (Aldi's Italian private label) and Il Pastaio represent the private-label and regional artisanal fresh-pasta alternatives that La Pasta competes with at the value and regional tier respectively; both illustrate the private-label and small-batch competitive set the brand must defend against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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