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Hearty pasta dish with protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy tomato minced meat pasta (250 g) has 440 calories. That works out to 176 calories per 100 g. It contains 48 g of carbs, 21.3 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 65% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
440
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
21.3g
· 43% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 19% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 440 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 317 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 352 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 493 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 616 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 704 kcal |
Calculated from 176 calories per 100 g.
To make creamy tomato minced meat pasta, brown the mince in a pan, stir in tomato paste or sauce, then add cooked pasta and cream. Loosen the sauce with a splash of pasta water if it becomes too thick.
The sauce in creamy tomato minced meat pasta can split if cream is boiled hard or added to a very hot pan. Lower the heat before stirring it in, and warm the finished sauce gently rather than letting it bubble vigorously.
Short shapes such as penne, fusilli or shells work especially well in creamy tomato minced meat pasta because their ridges and hollows catch the minced meat sauce. Spaghetti also works, though the meat tends to settle at the bottom.
Yes, brown the mince before combining it with the other ingredients for creamy tomato minced meat pasta. Let its released liquid evaporate so it can develop a richer, browned flavor, then stir in the tomato paste or sauce.
Yes, milk can replace cream in creamy tomato minced meat pasta, but the sauce will be thinner and less rich. Add it gradually over low heat, stirring often, and use a little pasta water if you need to adjust the consistency.
Yes, creamy tomato minced meat pasta can be frozen, although the cream sauce may become slightly grainy after thawing. Cool it promptly, freeze it in a sealed container, and reheat gently with a splash of milk or water while stirring.
A crisp green salad or steamed vegetables pair well with creamy tomato minced meat pasta, balancing its rich sauce with freshness. Garlic bread is another popular side if you want a more filling meal.
Yes, you can cook creamy tomato minced meat pasta ahead, but the pasta will absorb sauce as it sits. For the best texture, store the sauce and pasta separately, then combine and reheat them with a little pasta water.
To keep the mince moist in creamy tomato minced meat pasta, avoid cooking it for a long time after it has browned. Add the tomato sauce and cream soon afterward, and finish cooking gently so the meat stays tender.
Yes, fresh tomatoes can replace tomato paste in creamy tomato minced meat pasta, but they add more liquid and a fresher, less concentrated flavor. Cook them down before adding cream so the sauce thickens and does not become watery.
Vitamins
B12
1.55µg · 65% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
36µg · 65% DV
Phosphorus
310mg · 44% DV
Manganese
0.73mg · 32% DV
Sodium
713mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
490mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy tomato minced meat pasta is a hearty home-style dish of cooked pasta tossed with minced meat, tomato paste and cream. It is a familiar kind of weeknight cooking in Turkey, though recipes vary from one household to another. The tomato brings a savoury tang, while cream softens the sauce and gives it a smooth, coating texture.
Serve it hot as a main, often with a simple salad or yogurt on the side; leftovers reheat well for another meal. At 8.5 g of protein per 100 g, it offers some protein alongside its pasta-based carbohydrates. For a lighter version, use less cream and add vegetables such as peppers or mushrooms to the sauce.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.