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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, White, Premium, Alfredo 14.5 oz
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Botticelli Pasta Sauce, White, Premium, Alfredo 14.5 oz

Botticelli
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Pasta Sauce, White Premium Alfredo (14.5 oz) reads like an accessible shortcut to a restaurant-style cream sauce. On supermarket shelves you are most likely to spot the jar in the center-aisle pasta sauce section, stocked alongside red marinara jars and other creamy white sauces; in some stores it may also appear near refrigerated pasta sauces or ready meals. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight dinner runs, during meal-prep Sundays when they want a quick pasta base, or for casual weekend entertaining when a crowd-pleasing creamy sauce is needed. The Botticelli name leans on Italianate imagery and the label calls this a premium Alfredo, signaling a slightly upscale, comfort-food positioning aimed at busy adults and families who want indulgence without time in the kitchen. Packaging typically emphasizes creaminess and real cheese components, offering a mild health halo like made-with-cheese but without organic certification or child-focused branding. The jar is simple and domestic rather than artisanal. In plain terms the sauce is a processed cream-and-cheese blend that uses stabilizers and emulsifiers for shelf stability and consistency. Sensory notes: glossy, thick white sauce with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and occasional flecks of black pepper and nutmeg; savory dairy and mild nutty cheese aromas. Rituals include heating briefly in a saucepan, tossing with fettuccine or drizzling over roasted vegetables, and topping with extra Parmesan. It promises convenience and comfort, delivering a creamy, ready-made base for quick, home-style Italian meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Water,, Ricotta, Cheese, (Whey,, Salt,, Acidity, Corrector:, Citric, Acid),, Cream,, Hard, Cheeses, Mix, [(Cow, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet,, Preservative:, Egg, Lysozyme),, Grana, Padano, Cheese, (Cow, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet,, Preservative:, Egg, Lysozyme),, Pecorino, Cheese, (Whole, Sheep's, Milk,, Rennet,, Salt)], 8%, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Salt,, Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Whey, Powder,, Flavorings,, Emulsion:, E471,, E472a;, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Black, Pepper,, Nutmeg, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • E471 - Processed emulsifier
  • E472a - Processed emulsifier
  • Egg Lysozyme - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, emulsifiers E471/E472a, gums, flavorings) and is formulated for shelf stability and uniform texture, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Botticelli Pasta Sauce, White, Premium, Alfredo 14.5 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Alfredo sauce has a decent amount of fat from cream and cheese, which can be great for flavor and satisfaction. If you're looking for something low in sugar and carbs, this sauce fits the bill, but it's important to consider your overall diet and what healthy means for you.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

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