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Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz

Newman's Own
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce (24 oz) is a familiar jarred pasta-sauce you’ll find on the grocery store shelf in the pasta & sauce aisle, typically displayed alongside other tomato sauces, jarred marinara, canned tomatoes and packaged pasta. Its glass jar and simple label project a homey, slightly premium image that sits comfortably between value brands and boutique artisan sauces. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, family pasta nights, meal-prep Sundays when shoppers want a reliable base for baked ziti or skillet pasta, and casual movie- or game-night spreads where a pot of pasta feeds a crowd. The Newman's Own brand is culturally associated with approachable, slightly upscale “natural” foods and a philanthropic backstory; marketing skews toward value-conscious, health-minded adults and families who want recognizable ingredients and a trustworthy name. Labels lean into health halos — “roasted garlic,” “extra virgin olive oil,” and “sea salt” — rather than bright kid-oriented graphics or organic certification, and there’s no prominent organic or non-GMO badge. In plain processing terms, it’s a commercially prepared, jarred tomato sauce made from concentrated and diced tomatoes with added oil, salt and citric acid. Sensory notes: a glossy, moderately thick red tomato base with visible tomato and herb flecks, a roasted garlic aroma, gentle olive oil richness and a slightly tangy finish; texture is saucy with small tomato chunks. Packaging is a screw-top glass jar intended to be warmed in a saucepan or microwave, stirred into pasta, used as a dipping sauce, or layered in casseroles — part of a routine cooking ritual for many American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
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

Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, Diced, Tomatoes, in, Tomato, Juice,, Roasted, Garlic,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Carrot, Puree, Onions*,, Garlic*,, Citric, Acid,, Black, Pepper,, Parsley*,, Oregano*., *Dried..

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 recognizable ingredients (tomato puree, diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive oil, dried herbs) with one common additive (citric acid) and industrial jarred processing, it fits NOVA category 3: processed foods rather than highly industrial ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz

This pasta sauce can certainly fit into a balanced diet! With only 70 calories per half-cup serving, it's low in calories and has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus. However, it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber, so pairing it with whole grain pasta or veggies can amp up the nutrition.

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