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Pasta with tomato-based sauce; moderate carbs, low-to-moderate fat
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
132
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
24.6g
· 75%
Protein
4.1g
· 12%
Fat
1.9g
· 13%
Fiber
1.8g
Vitamins
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.22mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% 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
✓ 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
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
Pasta is more likely to stick when it is cooked in too little water or not stirred during the first few minutes, when surface starch is released. Use plenty of boiling water, stir early on, and toss it with sauce soon after draining.
Tomato paste benefits from being cooked briefly in oil to remove its raw taste, but overheating it can make it bitter. Onion, garlic, grated carrot, or a splash of pasta water can help round out sharp acidity.
Add a protein food such as chickpeas, lentils, beans, tofu, or a plant-based mince. Pairing it with vegetables or a substantial salad also adds variety and makes the meal more filling.
A modest, not overly oily serving can work before exercise as a carbohydrate-based meal if it sits comfortably for you. After training, combine it with a protein-rich food to support recovery.
Eating pasta in the evening does not by itself cause weight gain; overall intake and portion patterns matter more. If late meals disturb your sleep or digestion, choose a smaller serving and keep the sauce less rich.
Tomato paste gives a deeper, more concentrated tomato flavor, while tomato sauce is usually lighter and fresher tasting. A little pasta cooking water helps loosen a tomato-paste sauce and coat the pasta evenly.
Refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of cooking and ideally eat it within 3 to 4 days. Reheat it until steaming hot throughout, and avoid repeatedly cooling and reheating the same portion.
Yes, it can be frozen in an airtight container, although the pasta may become softer after thawing. Cooking it just shy of done and reheating it gently with a little water can improve the texture.
Not really: oil floats on the water and does little to prevent sticking. Enough water, stirring, and draining at the right time work better, while oil can also make sauce cling less effectively.
Because it contains wheat gluten, it is not appropriate for people with coeliac disease or other gluten-related disorders. Tomato paste, garlic, onion, and chilli may also aggravate symptoms for some people with reflux or a sensitive stomach.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.