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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Traditional 24 oz
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Traditional 24 oz

Botticelli
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium Traditional (24 oz) sits on the grocery shelf in the pasta and canned tomato aisle, often grouped with other jarred sauces, pasta, and Italian pantry staples. You’ll find it near pasta noodles, Parmesan shakers, and olive oil displays — a mid-tier option between bargain store brands and artisanal glass-bottle sauces. This jar fits casual weeknight dinners as easily as it does a dinner-party backup; shoppers reach for it during quick grocery runs, family meal planning, or when planning an easy Sunday pasta. Brand positioning leans into an Italianate, slightly upmarket image: the Botticelli name evokes Old World craft and home-cooking, aimed at value-conscious families who want something that reads “traditional” without the price or effort of making sauce from scratch. The label likely emphasizes “premium,” “traditional,” and simple ingredient cues (tomatoes, basil, garlic) to create a natural, homemade halo; there’s no organic certification specified, and kid-focused imagery is absent. In plain terms, this is a commercially prepared, shelf-stable tomato sauce made from recognizable ingredients—processed for safety and convenience but not heavily reformulated. Sensory notes: bright red, medium-thick tomato body with visible flecks of basil and onion, a smooth but slightly textured mouthfeel from softened vegetables and olive oil; aroma opens with tomato and garlic and a touch of sweet onion. Packaged in a glass jar with a screw-top lid or metal cap, it invites a simple ritual—heat in a saucepan, toss with pasta, maybe finish with cheese—making it an easy, familiar centerpiece for comforting, no-fuss meals in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Protein1g
* 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,, Onion,, Basil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from recognizable ingredients (tomatoes, onion, herbs, oils, salt) and sold as a ready-to-use jarred sauce, it is commercially processed for shelf stability and convenience but lacks the industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Botticelli Pasta Sauce, Premium, Traditional 24 oz

Botticelli Pasta Sauce can be considered healthy in the context of a balanced diet. It’s made with simple ingredients like Italian tomatoes, garlic, and basil, which are all nutrient-rich. However, keep in mind that it has a moderate sodium content, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to pair it with low-sodium foods.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

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