
Prego Italian Sauce, Three Cheese
What You Should Know
Prego Three Cheese Italian Sauce (24 oz) is the familiar jarred pasta sauce you reach for in the pasta aisle when you want a fast, flavorful dinner base. You’ll find it in the canned and jarred sauces section, shelved near other tomato sauces, pasta, canned tomatoes and ready-made simmer sauces. It suits quick weeknight meals, family pasta nights, easy meal-prep sessions, or a last-minute pantry rescue for busy parents. The brand reads as mainstream American-Italian comfort: marketed to families who want a reliable, kid-friendly option that feels homey without the effort of making sauce from scratch. Packaging and copy emphasize taste and togetherness rather than stringent health credentials; the label leans into “tasty ingredients” and convenience rather than organic or non-GMO certification, and it does not present itself as a specialty natural product. The jar is a standard glass/screw-top format that stores easily in a pantry and reheats on the stove or in a saucepan; the texture inside is thick and smooth with a visible tomato body and a creamy, cheesy mouthfeel from blended cheeses. Typical use is simple: heat, stir, ladle over pasta, or spoon into casseroles and weeknight recipes. From a processing standpoint this is a commercially prepared sauce with added sugar, oils, concentrated cheese components and stabilizers, so it’s more processed than a homemade tomato and herb sauce. Sensory cues are vine-ripened tomato flavor layered with herb notes and a mild, cheesy richness that aims to satisfy both kids and adults seeking a quick, comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, DICED, TOMATOES, IN, TOMATO, JUICE,, SUGAR,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF:, SALT,, CANOLA, OIL,, GRANULAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, RICOTTA, CHEESE, (WHEY,, CREAM,, VINEGAR,, CARRAGEENAN),, CITRIC, ACID,, SPICES,, WHEY,, BASIL,, CONCENTRATED, PARMESAN, CHEESE, PASTE, (PARMESAN, CHEESE, [MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, WATER,, SALT,, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE, AND, SODIUM, CITRATE),, ROMANO, CHEESE, (COW'S, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ONION, EXTRACT,, GARLIC, EXTRACT,, LACTIC, ACID., CONTAINS:, MILK.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The ingredient list includes industrially produced cheese pastes, emulsifiers (disodium phosphate, sodium citrate), stabilizers (carrageenan), added sugar and oil, consistent with ultraprocessed foods under the NOVA system.
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Common Questions about Prego Italian Sauce, Three Cheese
The Three Cheese sauce is a tasty option that offers a moderate calorie count of 70 per serving. It has some fiber and protein, but it's not exactly a health powerhouse. If you're looking for a quick meal enhancer, it fits the bill, but like all sauces, it's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
