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Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce

Carbone
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carbone Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce (24 oz) reads like a pantry staple that leans into Italian-American authenticity. You’d spot it on a supermarket shelf in the pasta and jarred sauce aisle, parked next to other tomato sauces, canned tomatoes, olive oils and imported pasta; specialty grocers might place it near Italian imports or a curated “authentic sauces” display. It suits weeknight dinners, casual weekend pasta sessions, and easy meal-prep Sundays — anywhere someone wants a quick, spicy tomato base without reaching for raw ingredients. The brand positioning feels premium-but-approachable: the label’s “Imported Italian Tomatoes” callout and simple ingredient list evoke tradition, home cooking, and an artisanal vibe aimed at adults who value authentic flavors and convenience rather than mass-market novelty. Label cues likely emphasize naturalness and heritage rather than kid-focused graphics or health gimmicks; there’s no organic certification listed, and no bright child-oriented branding. In plain terms this is a jarred, cooked tomato sauce — processed by canning/jarring and heating for preservation, but made from recognizable kitchen ingredients. Sensory details: a glossy, deep-red sauce with a medium-thick texture, occasional tomato chunks and herbs, an herbal garlic-basil aroma and a noticeable crushed red pepper heat that gives it the “arrabbiata” bite. Packaging is typically a 24 oz glass jar (or similar sealed jar), stored in the pantry and warmed on the stove or in a saucepan; rituals include simmering with a splash of pasta water, tossing with spaghetti or penne, and finishing with grated cheese for a quick, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
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

Imported, Italian, Tomatoes, (Whole, Peeled, Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree,, Sea, Salt,, Basil),, Onions,, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic,, Basil,, Crushed, Red, Pepper, Flakes,, Oregano..

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?

The sauce is a processed food made from whole tomatoes, oil, salt and herbs that have been cooked and jarred for preservation; it lacks industrial additives typical of ultra-processed items but is more processed than fresh ingredients.

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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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