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Carbone Marinara Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Carbone Marinara Pasta Sauce

Carbone
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carbone Marinara Pasta Sauce, a 24-ounce jar usually found on the grocery store's pasta and pasta sauce aisle, sits shoulder-to-shoulder with other Italian-style jarred sauces, canned tomatoes, dried pastas and olive oils. Its label leans into old-world cues — imported Italian tomatoes, simple herbs and olive oil — evoking a pantry staple that shoppers reach for when they want a straightforward red sauce without fuss. This product fits weeknight pasta dinners, meal-prep Sundays when cooks portion out bases for multiple meals, and cozy movie-night pasta-and-breadstick rituals. Brand positioning reads as classic and accessible: Carbone projects an Italian-American heritage aimed at adult home cooks who value authenticity and convenience, leaning on Mediterranean ingredients and family-meal nostalgia rather than flashy celebrity endorsements. The label emphasizes natural-sounding elements like imported Italian tomatoes, olive oil and sea salt, creating a health-halo effect, but there is no organic certification or child-focused branding; presentation is mature and pantry-oriented. Processing context in plain terms: whole peeled tomatoes and simple seasonings are simmered and jarred to be shelf-stable, so it is processed but made from recognizably whole ingredients. Sensory details include a bright red, slightly chunky texture from whole tomatoes and onions, a glossy sheen from olive oil, and a fragrant basil-garlic-herb aroma when heated. Packaged in a wide-mouthed glass jar, the ritual is scoop, simmer, and ladle over pasta, use as a dipping sauce, or build into meatball or vegetable stews. Nutrition highlights show modest calories and a moderate sodium level, so cooks often balance it with fresh ingredients at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium410mg18%
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,, Basil,, Garlic,, 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?

Made from whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, herbs and salt and then heat-processed and jarred, this is a processed food with recognizable ingredients rather than an ultra-processed industrial formulation.

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Common Questions about Carbone Marinara Pasta Sauce

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This sauce is made with simple, wholesome ingredients like imported Italian tomatoes and herbs, which is a win. At 90 calories per half-cup serving, it’s not loaded with junk, but remember, it's not a health food per se — it's a tasty sauce to enhance your pasta nights!

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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