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Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

Carbone
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce arrives on store shelves as a premium jarred red sauce—you'd find it in the pasta and canned tomato aisle alongside other jarred sauces, canned tomatoes, and imported olive oils, sometimes elevated on endcaps in the specialty Italian or gourmet section. Its label leans into classic Italian cues—'Italian Tomatoes,' roasted garlic, and olive oil—conjuring an artisanal, pantry-staple image rather than bright, kid-focused branding. Shoppers reach for this 24 oz glass jar during weeknight dinners, weekend family meals, or when building a quick, comforting pasta dish for friends; it also fits meal-prep Sundays and casual entertaining where a reliable red sauce is needed. The brand positions itself as a heritage-inspired, flavor-forward choice: approachable luxury aimed at adults who value authentic ingredients and bold garlic flavor without gimmicks. Label language suggests naturalness (Italian tomatoes, sea salt, basil) but there is no organic certification listed, and no child-targeted promotions or cartoon mascots. In plain terms, the sauce is heat-processed and jarred for shelf stability, combining whole and minimally altered ingredients rather than industrial additives. Sensory details: a deep, vibrant red with visible tomato pieces and flecks of basil and oregano, a glossy olive-oil sheen, and roasted-garlic aroma that leans savory and slightly smoky; texture is chunky yet saucy, spoonable straight from the jar or warmed in a skillet. Rituals around it include simmering with meatballs, tossing with al dente pasta, or using as a quick pizza base—an everyday gourmet shortcut in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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, (Whole, Peeled, Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree,, Sea, Salt,, Basil),, Onions,, Olive, Oil,, Roasted, Garlic, (Roasted, Garlic,, Olive, Oil),, Sea, Salt,, Basil,, Oregano..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive 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?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) jarred sauce composed of whole or minimally processed ingredients plus culinary additions like olive oil and salt, thermally preserved for shelf stability; it lacks the multi-ingredient industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

Health can be a bit subjective, right? This sauce is made with real ingredients like Italian tomatoes, olive oil, and roasted garlic, which is a win in my book. At about 100 calories per half-cup, it’s not a calorie bomb, but it does have 410mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, just keep that in mind.

Perfect For

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