
Prego Italian Sauce, Tomato Basil Garlic
What You Should Know
You’ll find Prego® Italian Sauce, Tomato Basil Garlic on the pasta and canned tomatoes aisle, shelved with other jarred pasta sauces, crushed tomatoes and pizza sauces — the grab-and-go option when shoppers are building a quick Italian meal. It reads like a family-friendly pantry staple: positioned as a trusted mainstream brand for everyday American dinners, Prego markets itself to busy households and parents who want reliable taste without fuss. The label leans into health-minded claims — vegan, gluten-free, no artificial colors and no high-fructose corn syrup — while also listing a short ingredient panel; there’s no organic certification. In plain processing terms, it’s an industrially prepared jarred sauce made from concentrated and diced tomatoes with added sugar, a little canola oil, salt, seasonings and small additives such as natural flavoring and citric acid. Sensory cues are immediate: a thick, smooth red base punctuated by visible diced tomato pieces, a garlicky-herb aroma with notes of basil, and a syrupy mouthfeel that clings to pasta. Packaging is the familiar 24‑oz jar with a screw cap — heat on the stovetop or microwave, spoon over spaghetti, or use as a pizza or dipping sauce; the ritual is quick stirring, simmering, and serving family-style. This product fits shopping trips for weeknight dinners, back-to-school meal solutions, and stocking up during pantry runs, offering convenience and a comforting, tomato-forward taste that aims to keep families at the table a little longer.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, DICED, TOMATOES, IN, TOMATO, JUICE,, SUGAR,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF:, CANOLA, OIL,, SALT,, SPICES,, BASIL,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, CITRIC, ACID..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from tomato purée and diced tomatoes with added sugar, oil, salt and minor additives, this is a commercially prepared jarred sauce—processed but composed mainly from recognizable ingredients, consistent with NOVA group 3.
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Common Questions about Prego Italian Sauce, Tomato Basil Garlic
Healthy can mean different things depending on your goals! This sauce is relatively low in calories, with only 70 per half-cup serving, and it offers a nice dose of tomatoes and basil. However, it does contain added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to use it in moderation.
