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Ragu Sauce, Robusto Parmesan & Romano
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Ragu Sauce, Robusto Parmesan & Romano

Ragu
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ragú Robusto Parmesan & Romano is a familiar jarred pasta sauce you'd spot in the pasta and canned goods aisle, shelved beside other jarred sauces, canned tomatoes and boxed pasta. The 24‑ounce glass jar with a screw top and bright, family‑oriented label positions it as an easy, pantry‑friendly solution for quick Italian‑style meals. It’s marketed for weeknight family dinners and home cooks who want a ‘classic, hearty’ tomato sauce without making it from scratch — the brand leans on 80+ years of heritage and “like a mother’s recipe” storytelling to evoke comfort and tradition. Label language and imagery highlight ripe tomatoes, Parmesan and Romano cheese and “high quality ingredients,” but there’s no organic certification; small health‑halo cues (cheese, “natural flavor”) and family/kid appeal drive trust rather than a clean‑label or organic claim. In plain processing terms, this is a shelf‑stable industrially prepared pasta sauce made from concentrated tomato products, cheeses and a mix of added oils, sugar and stabilizing acids. Sensory-wise it’s chunky and tomato‑forward with visible diced tomato bits and a slightly creamy, cheesy backbone from grated cheeses, moderate sweetness and noticeable saltiness; the label’s 70 calories, 8 g sugar and 430 mg sodium per serving reflect that balance. Rituals around the jar are domestic and practical: warmed and ladled over spaghetti, stirred into baked pasta or used as a quick pizza or dipping sauce. People buy it for convenience, consistent flavor, and the nostalgic comfort of a ready‑to‑use red sauce that shortens dinner prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein3g
* 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, Paste, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, Crushed, Tomatoes, in, Puree, (Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Romano, Cheese, Made, from, Cow's, Milk, (Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Dried, Onions,, Citric, Acid,, Spices,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed components (tomato paste, added sugars, soybean oil) and additives like citric acid and 'natural flavor,' and is a ready‑to‑use packaged product, fitting the ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Ragu Sauce, Robusto Parmesan & Romano

Well, that all depends on your definition of healthy! This sauce has a decent amount of flavor with only 70 calories per half-cup serving. It’s low in saturated fat and provides some protein, but it’s not bursting with nutrients like fresh veggies or whole grains. Think of it as a tasty addition to your meal rather than a health food superstar!

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
family-dinner

Vibe:

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