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Classic pasta with tomato sauce and cheese
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
145
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
23.8g
· 66%
Protein
5.2g
· 14%
Fat
3.2g
· 20%
Fiber
1.9g
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
65µg · 7% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.7:1).
Toss the pasta briefly in the sauce with a splash of pasta cooking water so the sauce coats it more evenly. Add the cheese off the heat to help prevent it from becoming tough and stringy.
Yes, if it is refrigerated within two hours of cooking, it can generally be eaten the next day. Keep it in a sealed container and reheat it until piping hot throughout.
It can be frozen, although the pasta may become softer and the cheese sauce can separate after thawing. Freeze it in individual portions, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat gently with a little water.
Too little water, not stirring, or leaving pasta sitting after draining can make it clump. Use plenty of boiling water and stir during the first few minutes; adding oil to the cooking water is not necessary.
Courgette, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, peppers, and peas all work well with tomato sauce. Adding vegetables increases meal volume and brings a wider range of nutrients and fibre sources.
For a more balanced meal, pair it with yogurt, a yogurt drink, eggs, chicken, tuna, or a lentil salad. A large mixed salad is another easy way to add variety to the meal.
It can work as a meal a few hours before exercise, depending on your personal digestion. Eating it very close to training may feel heavy for some people because of the cheese and sauce.
Eating it at night is not inherently harmful; the overall eating pattern and an appropriate portion matter more than the clock. Tomato paste and a meal close to bedtime may worsen symptoms in people with reflux.
Tomato sauce adds tomato flavour and plant compounds, while cheese contributes a richer taste and dairy protein. However, cheese can also increase saturated fat and salt compared with plain pasta.
People with gluten or milk-protein allergy should avoid it, while those with lactose intolerance should consider their own tolerance to cheese. People with reflux, a sensitive stomach, or kidney disease may need to pay attention to the acidity of tomato paste, the salt in cheese, and portion size.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.