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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Spicy Vodka 24 oz
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Spicy Vodka 24 oz

Botticelli
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
6g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium Spicy Vodka (24 oz) reads like a jarred shortcut for an adults-only weeknight dinner. You’d find it on the supermarket pasta and jarred sauce aisle, shelved beside other premium marinara, Alfredo, and vodka-style sauces — sometimes also cross-displayed near specialty olive oils and imported pasta. Shoppers reach for it when they want a restaurant-style sauce without the simmer time: quick dinners, date-night pasta, or when entertaining a small group. The label leans into an upscale, Mediterranean-inflected identity — “Premium” and Italian cues, dark-glass or full-color jar art, and callouts to olive oil and cheeses that suggest culinary quality and appeal to millennial home cooks and busy families craving indulgence. There’s no kid-focused branding; the spicy vodka angle targets adults. Marketing leans tasteful and slightly gourmet rather than health-driven, though label elements (extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan) create a mild “natural” or wholesome halo; there’s no organic certification. In plain terms, this is a processed jarred sauce: tomatoes, cream and several cheese preparations blended with oils, vodka and an acidity regulator to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory notes: a glossy, creamy-red sauce with a silky mouthfeel, gentle heat from chili and black pepper, savory umami from cheeses, and a faint boozy tang. Packaging is typical 24 oz jar with a screw-top — the ritual is quick: warm in a skillet, toss with pasta, finish with a sprinkle of parsley and more cheese, or use as a dipping or pizza base for an elevated convenience meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol1mg0%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Italian, Tomatoes,, Milk, Cream,, Dehydrated, Cheese, Mix, (Milk,, Salt,, Rennet),, Onion,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Vodka,, Sunflower, Oil,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Cow’s, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet),, Sheep’s, Milk, Cheese, (Sheep’s, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet),, Garlic,, Chili,, Black, Pepper,, Acidity, Regulator:, Lactic, Acid,, Oregano..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrially processed ingredients (dehydrated cheese mix, oils, acidity regulator) and is a formulated convenience product rather than a single minimally processed food, consistent with ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Spicy Vodka 24 oz

That depends on your definition of healthy! With 120 calories per half-cup serving, it’s a flavorful option that includes ingredients like Italian tomatoes and olive oil. Just keep in mind it’s not exactly a health food; it’s more of a delicious treat to enjoy alongside a balanced diet.

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