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Classico Sauce, Roasted Garlic
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Classico Sauce, Roasted Garlic

Classico
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Classico Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce is a familiar sight on supermarket shelves in the pasta sauce aisle, shelved alongside other jarred tomato sauces, canned tomatoes and pasta boxes. You’ll spot it near competing heritage brands, olive oils and Italian-style pantry staples. It suits quick weeknight dinners, casual pasta nights, last-minute pizza or garlic-bread dips, and meal-prep sessions when you need a reliable red sauce base. Classico positions itself as a mid-market, Italian-inspired brand that evokes homemade cooking without the labor — marketed toward busy families and home cooks who want an approachable, “authentic” sauce experience. The jar copy emphasizes “made with real ingredients” and “vine-ripened tomatoes,” offering a light natural-food halo though the product is not labeled organic and carries no specialty kid-focused branding. In plain terms the sauce is a processed, shelf-stable jarred product made from canned/diced tomatoes, tomato puree, olive oil, salt and roasted garlic; it’s been heat-treated and preserved for storage. Sensory cues are straightforward: a glossy, tomato-red sauce with visible small tomato pieces, an oily sheen from olive oil, and a warm roasted-garlic aroma; texture is thick but pourable, with softened tomato fibers and a smooth mouthfeel. Packaging is a 24-ounce glass jar with a twist-off lid that invites a simple ritual — simmer on the stove to deepen flavors, spoon over spaghetti, ladle onto pizza dough or use straight from the jar for dipping. Overall it fits American grocery culture as a convenient, comfort-food shortcut that promises a homemade touch with minimal effort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* 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

DICED, TOMATOES, IN, JUICE, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, CITRIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE),, TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, ONIONS,, OLIVE, OIL,, SALT,, ROASTED, GARLIC,, GARLIC,, GRANULATED, ROASTED, GARLIC,, SPICES..

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 jarred sauce made from tomatoes, added oil and salt with minimal additives; it’s more processed than fresh ingredients but lacks the industrial additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Classico Sauce, Roasted Garlic

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, but Classico Roasted Garlic Sauce is pretty decent for a jarred sauce! With only 50 calories per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it's a lower-calorie option compared to many other sauces. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and what you're pairing it with!

Perfect For

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