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Pasta with a creamy tomato-style Paris sauce; moderate-high carbs, moderate fat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pasta with Paris sauce (180 g) has 302 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.6 g of carbs, 9.7 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
302
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
44.6g
· 16% DV
Protein
9.7g
· 19% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 13% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% |
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 cup (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 260 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 300 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Pasta with Paris sauce is pasta served with a creamy, tomato-style sauce. Recipes under this name vary, but the sauce commonly combines tomato or tomato paste with cream and seasonings.
Make the sauce separately, usually by combining tomato or tomato paste with cream and seasonings, then toss it with cooked pasta. If it becomes too thick, loosen it with a little pasta cooking water.
Paris sauce for pasta commonly contains tomato or tomato paste, cream, garlic, and seasonings. There is no single fixed recipe, so some versions also include mushrooms or other vegetables.
The name does not necessarily mean the sauce originated in Paris. “Paris sauce” is used for varying recipes, and the version served with pasta is often a creamy, tomato-style sauce.
Short shapes such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle work well with Paris sauce because they hold onto it. Spaghetti is also suitable; cook it until just firm and toss it with the sauce before serving.
Pasta with Paris sauce is not necessarily spicy. Its heat depends on whether the recipe includes chili flakes or hot pepper, so add those gradually when making it at home.
Yes, mushrooms can be added to pasta with Paris sauce. Cook sliced mushrooms in a pan before adding the tomato-and-cream sauce, so their released moisture does not make the finished sauce watery.
A green salad or roasted vegetables pair well with pasta with Paris sauce. Their fresh, lighter flavors balance the creamy tomato-style sauce; bread is another common accompaniment.
Pasta with Paris sauce keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for about three days. Refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature, and reheat them thoroughly before eating.
The sauce can split if pasta with Paris sauce is reheated at high heat or boiled for too long. Warm leftovers gently with a splash of water, stirring often, and avoid bringing the cream-based sauce to a boil.
Vitamins
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
212mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 302 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 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.
Pasta with Paris sauce combines pasta with a creamy, tomato-style sauce. Despite its name, it is not a single, standardised traditional Parisian recipe; the sauce can vary between kitchens and is often found as a restaurant-style pasta dish. Its tomato tang is softened by a creamy texture, making the sauce cling well to the pasta and giving the dish a satisfying, substantial feel.
Serve it hot as a main course, with a green salad or cooked vegetables alongside. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat and some protein. For a lighter plate, use a little less sauce and add vegetables, or serve a smaller portion with salad.
Low
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
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.