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A carbohydrate-rich pasta dish prepared with tomato paste, pepper and onion.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pasta with Tomato Paste, Pepper and Onion (250 g) has 388 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 68.8 g of carbs, 11.8 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. Its 30 µg of Selenium covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
388
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
68.8g
· 25% DV
Protein
11.8g
· 24% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
6g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 12% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 388 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.38 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% |
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 | 388 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 310 kcal |
| 250 g | 250 g | 388 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 543 kcal |
Calculated from 155 calories per 100 g.
To make pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion, soften chopped onion and pepper in a pan, stir in the tomato paste, then combine the sauce with cooked pasta. Add a splash of pasta-cooking water if the sauce seems too thick.
Bell pepper is a good choice for pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion: green pepper tastes sharper, while red pepper is sweeter. Use hot pepper instead, or alongside bell pepper, if you want a spicy sauce.
Tomato paste is the standard choice for pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion, giving the sauce its familiar tangy tomato flavor. Pepper paste adds a deeper, sometimes spicy taste; you can combine the two, but adjust salt because both can be salty.
Short shapes such as fusilli, penne or farfalle work especially well in pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion because they catch the sauce and vegetable pieces. Spaghetti also works, though the chopped pepper and onion are less evenly distributed.
For pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion, reserve a little starchy cooking water before draining the pasta. Toss the pasta with the sauce in the pan, adding the water gradually; it helps the sauce cling instead of pooling at the bottom.
Yes, you can make pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion using chopped fresh tomatoes instead, though the sauce will be looser and less concentrated. Cook the tomatoes until they break down and reduce, then toss with the softened onion, pepper and pasta.
To make pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion less acidic, cook the paste briefly in the pan before adding liquid, and use sweet red pepper or well-softened onion. A small pinch of sugar can balance sharpness if needed; add it sparingly.
Pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized portions. The pasta may turn softer after thawing, so reheat it gently in a pan with a splash of water rather than cooking it for too long.
Serve pasta with tomato paste, pepper and onion with a green salad, roasted vegetables or a simple yogurt side. Their fresh or cooling flavors balance the savory tomato sauce without competing with the onion and pepper.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
30mg · 33% DV
B3
3mg · 19% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
Biotin
5µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Manganese
0.88mg · 38% DV
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
325mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 388 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.
Pasta with Tomato Paste, Pepper and Onion is a simple home-style pasta dish: cooked pasta is tossed with onion and pepper softened in a pan, then coated in tomato paste. The exact pepper and seasoning vary, making it an easy meal to adapt to what is on hand.
It is usually served hot as a casual main, with the tomato paste bringing a concentrated, tangy-sweet flavour and the vegetables adding softness and a little bite. A side salad or pickles make a fresh contrast. The dish is chiefly a source of carbohydrates, with modest protein; for a lighter plate, use oil sparingly and add extra vegetables or 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 2
Minimally 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
✓ 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
1.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.