Creamy pasta sauce
Creamy pasta sauce is a rich, velvety sauce that typically coats pasta, often made with a base of heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It's a staple in Italian-American cuisine, though its roots trace back to classic Italian sauces like Alfredo. The sauce is known for its smooth texture and comforting, indulgent flavor.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is high in fat and calories due to its cream and cheese content, with a moderate amount of protein from the dairy. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, creamy pasta sauces like Alfredo have evolved significantly from their simpler Italian origins, often becoming richer and more elaborate in international adaptations. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the sauce provides calcium and fat-soluble vitamins like A and D from the dairy components.
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