Breadsticks with marinara sauce

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Breadsticks with marinara sauce is a popular appetizer featuring long, thin, baked or fried dough sticks served alongside a warm, tomato-based dipping sauce. The breadsticks are typically made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt, while the marinara sauce is prepared from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs like basil and oregano. This dish is widely associated with Italian-American cuisine and is a staple in many pizzerias and casual dining restaurants.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the breadsticks, with moderate fat content if they are brushed with butter or oil, and minimal protein. A typical serving (about 4-5 breadsticks with 1/4 cup sauce) provides roughly 200-300 calories, along with key nutrients like lycopene from the tomatoes, small amounts of iron from the flour, and some vitamin C from the sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	950 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Folate	80 mcg DFE
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 6 breadsticks (150 g) with 1/2 cup (120 g) marinara sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, breadsticks (or 'grissini') originated in Italy and became a global phenomenon through Italian-American adaptations, often served as a complimentary starter. Nutritionally, the marinara sauce offers a concentrated source of antioxidants like lycopene, which is more bioavailable when cooked with a small amount of fat from olive oil.