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Ragu Sauce, Robusto Onion & Garlic
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ragu Sauce, Robusto Onion & Garlic

Ragu
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ragú Robusto Onion & Garlic is the familiar jarred pasta sauce you'll find tucked into the pasta and canned tomatoes aisle, shoulder-to-shoulder with other jarred sauces, tomato products and dry pastas. Packaged in a 24-oz jar and labeled with comforting cues like “Nonna approved” and imagery of ripe tomatoes and sautéed onions, it positions itself as a homey, family-friendly pantry staple. Shoppers reach for it on quick weeknight trips, during back-to-school stock-ups, or when planning simple family dinners and easy crowd-pleasing meals. The brand leans on long-standing Italian-American heritage and approachable value — marketed toward busy parents and shoppers seeking a “homemade” pasta experience without the hands-on work. Label language leans into health halos (olive oil, vegetables, “high quality ingredients”) and warm nostalgia rather than clinical nutrition claims; there’s no organic certification and the product uses conventional ingredient claims and a “natural flavors” note. Sensory impressions: a chunky, tomato-forward sauce with visible diced tomato pieces and softened onion strands, a glossy surface from oil, a pronounced garlicky aroma and a balanced sweet-acid finish. Rituals include heating in a saucepan or microwaving, tossing with spaghetti or penne, layering on pizza, or spooning over chicken parmesan — quick, one-pot convenience. In plain terms, this is a commercially prepared jarred sauce made from concentrated and diced tomato components with added seasonings and sugar; it’s processed in a factory to provide consistent flavor, texture and shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars3g6%
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, Puree, (Diced, Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree,, Calcium, Chloride,, Citric, Acid),, Onions,, Sugar,, Olive, Oil,, Salt,, Garlic,, Spices,, Natural, Flavors..

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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is an industrially prepared jarred sauce containing added sugar, 'natural flavors' and processing additives (e.g., calcium chloride, citric acid), which indicate reformulation and industrial processing characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Ragu Sauce, Robusto Onion & Garlic

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This sauce is low in calories and offers a decent amount of fiber, which is great for digestion. Plus, it’s packed with tomatoes, which are rich in antioxidants. However, it does have added sugars and sodium, so it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

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