Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring long, thin wheat noodles tossed in a savory sauce made from ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs like basil and oregano. It's a staple of Italian cuisine, with countless regional variations from simple marinara to richer meat-based ragùs.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the pasta, with moderate fat depending on oil or meat content, and a modest amount of protein. A typical serving provides vitamins A and C from tomatoes, along with some iron and fiber, and generally ranges from 350 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 43 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Lycopene | 8 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a symbol of Italian home cooking and has become a global comfort food, adaptable to countless local ingredients. Nutritionally, cooking tomatoes actually increases the bioavailability of the antioxidant lycopene, making the sauce a surprisingly potent source of this heart-healthy compound.
