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Pasta prepared with tomato paste sauce and Kashar cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pasta with tomato paste and Kashar cheese (220 g) has 409 calories. That works out to 186 calories per 100 g. It contains 54.8 g of carbs, 15 g of protein, 14.7 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 30.8 µg of Selenium covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
409
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
54.8g
· 20% DV
Protein
15g
· 30% DV
Fat
14.7g
· 19% 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 53% · Protein 15% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 409 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.38 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 546 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
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) | 220 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 ounce (extra small) | 28 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 186 calories per 100 g.
Pasta with tomato paste and Kashar cheese is a simple Turkish-style pasta dish made by tossing cooked pasta with a briefly fried tomato-paste sauce and grated Kashar. The cheese is usually stirred in while the pasta is hot so it softens and melts.
Cook the pasta, then briefly fry tomato paste in a little oil and loosen it with pasta water. Toss the drained pasta in the sauce, take it off the heat, and stir in grated Kashar cheese. This keeps the cheese from getting overly oily.
Yes, mozzarella can replace Kashar in this pasta, though the flavor will be milder and the texture stretchier. A mild cheddar-style cheese also works, but it will taste different from Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese.
Yes, but tomato sauce contains more liquid and is usually less concentrated than paste. Simmer it until it thickens before adding the pasta, or the finished dish may be watery and the tomato flavor less intense.
Kashar can clump if it is added over high heat or if the pasta and sauce are too dry. Grate it finely, take the pan off the heat, and stir it into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water.
A crisp green salad or plain yogurt makes a good side for pasta with tomato paste and Kashar cheese. Both bring freshness to the rich, savory sauce; roasted vegetables also work if you want a more substantial meal.
Store leftover pasta with tomato paste and Kashar cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, you can freeze it in an airtight container, but the Kashar may become grainy and the pasta softer after thawing. For the best texture, freeze the tomato-sauce pasta before adding the cheese, then stir in freshly grated Kashar when reheating.
Yes, but add the pasta water gradually so the dish does not become soupy. Cook the pasta, reserve some of its water, then mix the tomato paste into the pot with a little water and finish with Kashar off the heat.
You can make the tomato-paste sauce ahead and refrigerate it separately, then cook the pasta and add Kashar just before serving. Keeping the cheese out until the end helps preserve its smooth, freshly melted texture.
Vitamins
B3
3.08mg · 19% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.62µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
277mg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.64mg · 28% DV
Calcium
260mg · 26% DV
Sodium
546mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
343mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pasta with tomato paste and Kashar cheese is a simple Turkish home-style dish: cooked pasta is tossed with a sauce made from tomato paste and usually a little oil, then topped with grated Kashar. The cheese softens into the hot pasta, bringing a savoury, mildly tangy richness that balances the concentrated tomato flavour.
In Turkey, it is often served as an easy lunch or supper, either on its own or with yoghurt, ayran or pickles. For readers elsewhere, it makes a straightforward one-pan-style meal from familiar pantry staples. Pasta provides most of its carbohydrate, while the cheese adds protein and fat; it has about 25 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Use oil and cheese sparingly for a lighter serving, and add a fresh salad alongside.
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
6.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.