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Pasta with tomato sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
no meat, canned
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 71 kcal —
- Protein 2.2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0.9 g 3%
- Sugars 4 g —
- Sodium 381 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 6 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 36 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.62 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 1.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.11 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 26 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 4.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.91 mg 5%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 39 mg 3%
- Potassium 192 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.38 mg 3%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 8 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 71 | 2.2 g | 13 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × serving (1 NLEA serving) | 252 g | 179 | 5.6 g | 33 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 × cup | 238 g | 169 | 5.3 g | 31 g | 1.7 g |
| 2 × serving (1 NLEA serving) | 504 g | 358 | 11 g | 66 g | 3.6 g |
| ½ × serving (1 NLEA serving) | 126 g | 89 | 2.8 g | 16 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × serving (1 NLEA serving) | 756 g | 537 | 17 g | 99 g | 5.4 g |
| 4 × serving (1 NLEA serving) | 1008 g | 716 | 22 g | 131 g | 7.2 g |
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Questions about Pasta with tomato sauce
How do you stop pasta with tomato sauce from turning soggy?
Boil the pasta in well-salted water until it is about a minute short of al dente, then drain it and finish cooking it in the sauce. Add a splash of pasta water to help the sauce cling.
Which pasta shapes work best with tomato sauce?
Spaghetti and linguine suit a smooth, light tomato sauce; ridged shapes such as penne rigate, rigatoni and fusilli hold thicker or chunkier sauce well. Cook the pasta just until al dente so it keeps its shape when mixed.
How can you make pasta with tomato sauce taste richer?
Soften finely chopped onion and garlic in olive oil before adding the tomatoes, then simmer the sauce until it thickens. Stir in fresh basil and a little grated Parmesan just before serving.
What can you add to pasta with tomato sauce to make it a fuller meal?
Stir in cooked lentils, chickpeas or cannellini beans, or add sautéed mushrooms, courgette or spinach. For a meat option, brown minced beef or sausage separately and simmer it in the sauce until cooked through.
How long does pasta with tomato sauce keep in the fridge?
Cool it promptly, transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate within two hours. Eat it within three days, reheating only the portion you need until it is piping hot throughout.
Can you freeze pasta with tomato sauce?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in airtight portions and freeze; use within about three months for the best texture. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat until piping hot, adding a splash of water if it seems dry.
How do you reheat pasta with tomato sauce without drying it out?
Warm it in a covered pan over a low heat with a splash of water, stirring often, until piping hot. In a microwave, cover the dish, heat in short bursts and stir between them.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172100 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
