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Botticelli Premium Quality Pasta Sauce, Alla Vodka Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Botticelli Premium Quality Pasta Sauce, Alla Vodka Sauce

Botticelli
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
6g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Premium Quality Pasta Sauce, Alla Vodka is a jarred tomato-cream pasta sauce you’d spot on a supermarket shelf in the pasta & sauce aisle, often shelved alongside other jarred Italian sauces, pesto tubs, and boxed pasta. Its 24-oz glass jar and premium-sounding name position it as a slightly upscale everyday sauce for shoppers who want a restaurant-style finish without the prep. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, casual date-night pasta, or a convenient addition for small dinner parties — shoppers pick it up on grocery runs for family meals or when they want an elevated shortcut for penne alla vodka. The brand leans into classic Italian cues and “premium” quality language to appeal to adults who value convenience plus an authentic-sounding recipe; marketing targets time-pressed cooks who want a bit of indulgence and ethnic authenticity without cooking from scratch. Labeling typically emphasizes familiar ingredients like tomatoes, olive oil, and cheeses, projecting a homemade, natural halo; there are no kid-centric graphics or organic certification, so the look reads adult and pantry-oriented rather than child-focused or specialty-organic. In plain terms, this is a processed jarred sauce made from concentrated and combined ingredients with some additives to stabilize flavor and texture. Sensory notes: the sauce pours smooth and silky with a creamy orange-pink hue, flecks of oregano and black pepper, and a mildly tangy, cheesy aroma with a hint of vodka warmth; texture is velvety rather than chunky. Packaging ritual is straightforward — open the jar, heat in a saucepan, toss with pasta, and finish with grated cheese and fresh basil for serving.

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,, Sunflower, Oil, Vodka,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Cow's, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet),, Sheep's, Milk, Cheese, (Sheep's, Milk,, Salt,, Rennet),, Garlic,, Acidity, Regulator:, Lactic, Acid,, Black, Pepper,, 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 reconstituted/dehydrated cheese mixes, added oils, and an acidity regulator—ingredients and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods, produced through industrial processes.

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Common Questions about Botticelli Premium Quality Pasta Sauce, Alla Vodka Sauce

Healthy can mean different things depending on your dietary goals! This vodka sauce offers a good balance of flavors with 120 calories per half-cup serving, along with healthy fats from olive oil and cream. It’s not a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty addition to your pasta night, it definitely fits the bill!

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
date-night
meal-prep-sunday

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