Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce

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Sausage Pasta with Tomato Sauce is a hearty and comforting dish featuring pasta tossed with sliced or crumbled sausage in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. It typically includes ingredients like Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs such as basil or oregano. While it has roots in Italian cuisine, similar versions are popular worldwide as a quick and satisfying meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the sausage, while also providing a good amount of protein. A typical serving offers key nutrients like iron, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 per serving depending on portion size and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	800 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish showcases the adaptability of Italian-inspired cooking, often customized with local sausages or pasta shapes. Nutritionally, the tomato sauce provides lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more available when cooked, making the dish both flavorful and beneficial.