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Carbone Mushroom  Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Carbone Mushroom Pasta Sauce

Carbone
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carbone Mushroom Pasta Sauce (24 oz) reads like a familiar aisle find for shoppers seeking quick, savory Italian-style meals. You'd spot it on the center pasta sauce shelf alongside other jarred marinara and specialty tomato sauces, near canned tomatoes, dried pasta, and olive oils — often shelved with other Italian-inspired or premium-brand sauces. It fits weeknight dinners, casual Sunday pasta, or a simple movie-night meal when you want something more polished than plain jarred marinara. The brand positions itself as an artisanal, old-world-inspired option: packaging and the “Imported Italian Tomatoes” lead with authenticity, aiming at home cooks who want convenience without sacrificing perceived craft. The label leans into natural cues — whole-ingredient listing, olive oil and basil visible on the front — rather than kid-focused graphics or organic certification; it doesn’t read like a health-food product but carries a modest premium halo (heritage, imported tomatoes, olive oil). In plain processing terms, this is a jarred, cooked tomato sauce made from recognizable ingredients rather than industrial additives. Sensory details: a glossy, medium-thick red sauce with visible cremini mushroom slices and flecks of basil and oregano, a gentle garlic-herb aroma, and a savory, slightly earthy mushroom bite. Packaged in a 24 oz jar with a screw-top lid, it invites the familiar ritual of simmering, stirring and ladling over pasta, using as a pizza base, or warming for dipping breadsticks. Overall it sits between homemade and convenience — approachable, pantry-stable, and ready to anchor a comforting Italian-style meal.

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,, Cremini, Mushrooms,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic,, Basil,, 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, vegetables and herbs with no listed industrial additives, this jarred, cooked sauce is a processed food (NOVA 3) — packaged and preserved for convenience but not ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Carbone Mushroom Pasta Sauce

It really depends on what you're comparing it to! This sauce is made with wholesome ingredients like imported Italian tomatoes, mushrooms, and olive oil, which means it’s a better choice than many heavily processed sauces filled with preservatives. At 90 calories per half-cup serving, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something tasty without a ton of added junk.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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