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Pasta with a creamy tomato paste sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy tomato paste spaghetti (250 g) has 408 calories. That works out to 163 calories per 100 g. It contains 61.8 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 40 µg of Selenium covers 73% 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
408
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
61.8g
· 22% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 13% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 408 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.63 g | 33% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 463 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
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 | 408 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 326 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 280 g | 456 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 571 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 400 g | 652 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 734 kcal |
Calculated from 163 calories per 100 g.
To make creamy tomato paste spaghetti, cook the spaghetti while you sauté tomato paste in a little oil. Stir in cream over low heat, then toss in the drained pasta with a splash of its cooking water.
Yes, you can make creamy tomato paste spaghetti with half-and-half or whole milk instead. The sauce will be thinner and less rich, so add the liquid gradually and use a little reserved pasta water to help it coat the noodles.
Creamy tomato paste spaghetti can taste sour if the paste is undercooked or especially tart. Sauté the paste in oil before adding cream; a small pinch of sugar can soften the sharpness without replacing that cooking step.
Add the cream to creamy tomato paste spaghetti after the tomato paste has been sautéed and the heat has been lowered. Stir it in gradually and avoid a hard boil, which can make the sauce separate.
No, do not rinse spaghetti for creamy tomato paste spaghetti. The starch on the pasta helps the sauce cling; drain the noodles and toss them straight into the pan, loosening the sauce with reserved cooking water if needed.
Cooked chicken, white beans, or sautéed shrimp can add protein to creamy tomato paste spaghetti. Stir the cooked addition into the sauce just long enough to warm it through, so the cream does not boil aggressively.
You can freeze creamy tomato paste spaghetti, but the cream sauce may become grainy or separate after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the tomato-paste sauce before adding cream, then thaw, reheat gently, and stir in fresh cream.
Add red pepper flakes or a little chopped fresh chili to creamy tomato paste spaghetti. Fry the chili briefly with the tomato paste so its flavor spreads through the sauce, then adjust the heat before serving.
Creamy tomato paste spaghetti keeps for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot.
Yes, tomato paste alone works in creamy tomato paste spaghetti; canned tomatoes are not required. Sauté the paste first, then thin it with pasta water or another cooking liquid before stirring in cream, since paste is concentrated.
Vitamins
Folate
120µg · 30% DV
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B3
3.38mg · 21% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
40µg · 73% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Sodium
463mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
375mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 408 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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.
Creamy tomato paste spaghetti is a home-style pasta dish: cooked spaghetti is tossed with a sauce made from tomato paste and cream. It is a simple, adaptable preparation rather than a dish with one clearly established place of origin, and the sauce can be made directly in the pan while the pasta cooks.
Serve it hot for a quick lunch or supper, often with a crisp salad alongside. The tomato paste gives the sauce a concentrated, gently tangy flavour, while cream makes it smooth and coats the strands. Nutritionally, it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich pasta meal, with some fat from the creamy sauce. For a lighter version, use less cream and stir in vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms.
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
✓ 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
6.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.