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Pasta with a creamy red sauce; recipes may include beetroot or tomato.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Red velvet pasta (250 g) has 438 calories. That works out to 175 calories per 100 g. It contains 62.5 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 4.3 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
438
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
62.5g
· 23% DV
Protein
13g
· 26% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 12% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 13 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 | 438 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 53 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 613 kcal |
Calculated from 175 calories per 100 g.
Red velvet pasta is a pasta dish served with a creamy red sauce, often colored with beetroot or tomato. Unlike a single traditional recipe, it has several versions, so ingredients and flavor vary.
Cook the pasta, then blend cooked beetroot or tomato with cream, garlic, and seasonings for the sauce. Warm the sauce in a pan, toss it with the drained pasta, and serve.
Red velvet pasta gets its color from ingredients such as beetroot or tomato in the sauce. Beetroot usually gives a deeper, brighter red, while tomato can make the sauce look more orange-red.
Red velvet pasta can have a mild earthy beetroot flavor when beetroot is the main coloring ingredient. Cream, garlic, and cheese soften that taste; a tomato-based version tastes tangier instead.
Red velvet pasta usually has a creamy sauce made with beetroot or tomato, often with garlic and seasoning. Some recipes add cheese or onion, so the exact sauce depends on the version.
Yes, red velvet pasta can be made without cream. Blend the cooked beetroot or tomato with a little pasta water for a lighter sauce, then toss it with the pasta while warm.
Penne, fusilli, and other shapes that hold sauce work well in red velvet pasta. Long pasta such as fettuccine is also suitable, especially when the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Serve red velvet pasta with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables to balance its creamy sauce. Fresh basil and grated cheese make useful toppings, while garlic bread turns it into a fuller meal.
Yes, tomato works as the red base for red velvet pasta. It creates a brighter, tangier sauce than beetroot, and you can blend it with cream for the dish's characteristic smooth texture.
Store leftover red velvet pasta in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within about three days. Reheat it until steaming hot, adding a splash of water if the creamy sauce has thickened.
Vitamins
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B3
2.75mg · 17% DV
B5
0.75mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
205mg · 29% DV
Sodium
613mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
338mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 438 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Red velvet pasta is a modern pasta dish named for its vivid red colour, usually served with a creamy red sauce. There is no single traditional recipe or clear regional origin: beetroot or tomato may give the sauce its colour and flavour, while cream makes it smooth and mellow.
Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, often finished with cheese or fresh herbs. Its gentle sweetness and creamy texture pair well with a crisp green salad; for English-speaking home cooks, it also makes a colourful alternative to a familiar pasta supper. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich meal, with 5.2 g of protein per 100 g. Use a modest amount of sauce and add vegetables or salad for a lighter, more balanced plate.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.