Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce

Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce is a rich, velvety sauce that combines the bright acidity of tomatoes with the smooth richness of cream or cheese. It typically features tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic, onions, and herbs like basil, and is a staple in Italian-American and modern Italian home cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is generally high in carbohydrates from tomatoes and pasta, and moderate in fat from the cream or cheese. It provides vitamins A and C from tomatoes, along with some calcium, and a typical serving (about 1/2 cup) ranges from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	16 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Lycopene	12 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Folate	30 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a popular adaptation of classic Italian flavors to suit a global preference for creamier textures. Nutritionally, the fat in the cream can help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like lycopene from the tomatoes more effectively.