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Tomato-based ready pasta sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
½ cup (medium) of Barilla Rosso Pasta Sauce (125 g) has 68 calories. That works out to 54 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.1 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 3.1 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: ½ cup (medium) · 125 g
68
KCAL / 125G
Carbs
8.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 11% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.44 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (medium) | 125 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 16 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 32 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 400 g | 216 kcal |
Calculated from 54 calories per 100 g.
“Rosso” means “red” in Italian, and Barilla Rosso Pasta Sauce is a tomato-based, ready-to-use pasta sauce. It is not the same thing as pesto; the exact ingredient list can differ by market, so the jar gives the product-specific details.
Yes, it is ready to eat without cooking. For a hot pasta dish, warm the sauce in a pan and toss it with the cooked pasta; this also helps coat the pasta evenly.
Yes, refrigerate the jar after opening and close the lid tightly. Use a clean spoon when serving, and follow the opened-jar storage instructions on the package rather than leaving it at room temperature.
No, it is generally not a notably hot sauce. If you prefer more heat, add chili flakes while warming it or at the table; that lets you adjust the spice without changing the whole jar.
Yes, spread a thin layer over the pizza base before adding toppings. Use it sparingly so the dough does not become wet, and spread it evenly rather than leaving a thick pool in the middle.
Barilla Rosso Pasta Sauce works with both long and short pasta, including spaghetti, penne, and fusilli. Ridged or twisted shapes hold sauce well; toss the cooked pasta with the warmed sauce before serving.
It can replace passata in some dishes, but it is a seasoned, ready-made sauce rather than plain sieved tomato. The result may be thicker and more flavored, so adjust other seasonings and liquids in the recipe.
Yes, you can use it as a tomato layer in lasagna. Spread it between the pasta sheets with the other filling, and avoid adding so much that the finished layers become too wet.
Yes, transfer leftover sauce to a sealed, freezer-safe container and freeze it. Thaw it in the refrigerator and heat it thoroughly before serving; do not put the original glass jar straight into the freezer.
Add freshly cooked onion, vegetables, or herbs while warming it, then taste before adding salt. Barilla Rosso Pasta Sauce is a commercially prepared, processed product, while homemade sauce lets you choose the ingredients and seasonings yourself.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.38mg · 10% DV
Vitamin E
1.38mg · 9% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B3
0.88mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
350mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
356mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 68 calories in ½ cup (medium) (125 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Barilla Rosso Pasta Sauce is a ready-to-use, tomato-based sauce made to dress pasta without much preparation. Its tomato-forward flavour is gently sweet and tangy, and its thick consistency coats noodles well. Warm it through and toss it with freshly cooked pasta, or spoon it over a simple pasta bake.
It suits quick weeknight meals and can be paired with vegetables, beans or fresh herbs. At 54 calories per 100 g, it adds flavour without making the dish especially calorie-dense, though the overall meal depends on what you serve with it. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of sauce and add plenty of vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.81g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.