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Classico Sauce, Four Cheese Alfredo
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Classico Sauce, Four Cheese Alfredo

Classico
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Classico Four Cheese Alfredo arrives on the grocery shelf as a familiar, jarred solution for creamy pasta nights. Youd typically find the 15-ounce glass jar in the pasta and pasta-sauce aisle, shelved beside other Alfredo and tomato-based sauces and within easy reach of dried pastas and ready-made meal kits. It reads as an approachable shortcut for weeknight dinners, quick date-night pastas, or last-minute family meals—store shoppers grab it on busy evenings or when they want a reliable creamy sauce without making one from scratch. Brand positioning leans on Italian-inspired authenticity and comfort, targeting mainstream American families who want flavorful convenience rather than artisanal or organic credentials. The label leans on cheese-forward imagery and a gluten-free claim, with mentions of cream and four cheeses creating a mild health halo, but there are no organic or whole-food certifications and no child-focused branding. In plain processing terms, this is a ready-to-use, shelf-stable sauce made with real dairy plus stabilizers and emulsifiers to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory cues: a glossy, thick white sauce that clings to fettuccine, with a rich, milky creaminess, warm baked-cheese notes from parmesan and romano, a hint of garlic and black pepper, and a smooth, slightly pasty mouthfeel from thickeners. Packaging is a screw-top glass jar with a printed label; the ritual is quick and domestic—simmer in a pan or heat and toss with hot pasta, add chicken or shrimp, serve as an easy comfort meal on a busy evening.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

WATER,, CREAM, (FROM, MILK),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, ROMANO, CHEESE, MADE, FROM, COW'S, MILK, (MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, RICOTTA, CHEESE, (WHEY,, MILK,, CREAM,, VINEGAR,, SALT),, ASIAGO, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SUGAR,, SALT,, ENZYME, MODIFIED, EGG, YOLKS,, BUTTER, (CREAM),, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, GRANULATED, GARLIC,, XANTHAN, GUM,, BLACK, PEPPER,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ENZYMES,, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, GUM, ARABIC,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, LACTIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium phosphates - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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?

The sauce contains multiple industrial additives and reformulated ingredients such as modified cornstarch, xanthan gum, sodium phosphates, enzyme-modified egg yolks, whey protein concentrate and 'natural flavor', indicating extensive industrial processing consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Classico Sauce, Four Cheese Alfredo

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This sauce is relatively low in calories and sugar, making it a decent option for a creamy pasta sauce. However, it does contain added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, it might be worth considering how it fits into your overall meal plan.

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Vibe:

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