Pasta al Pomodoro con Carne
Pasta al Pomodoro con Carne is a classic Italian comfort dish featuring pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with savory ground or minced meat, typically beef or pork. Its core ingredients are pasta (like spaghetti or penne), tomatoes, garlic, onion, herbs such as basil and oregano, and the meat, creating a hearty and flavorful meal. This dish is a staple of home cooking throughout Italy and has become popular worldwide.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the meat, and fats from the cooking oil and meat. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and lycopene from the tomatoes, with a typical serving containing around 400-600 calories depending on portion size and recipe specifics.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Lycopene | 8 mg |
Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the essence of Italian cucina povera (peasant cooking), transforming simple, affordable ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the combination of tomato-based sauce with meat enhances the absorption of iron and lycopene, making it a nourishing choice.
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