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Ragu Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ragu Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce

Ragu
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ragu Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce is the kind of jar you find lined up on the pasta sauce shelf in the grocery’s Italian aisle, usually neighboring other jarred sauces, canned tomatoes, and boxes of dried pasta. The 24-oz glass jar sits within easy reach of shoppers planning weeknight dinners or quick family meals. It reads as a homey, approachable option: the label emphasizes “Simply” and lists familiar ingredients, leaning on a comforting, back-to-basics marketing tone rather than bright kid-focused characters or organic certification. You’ll spot claims that suggest simple ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors, but not organic seals. In plain terms it’s a processed, heat-and-jarred tomato sauce made from tomato puree, onions, olive oil, salt, garlic and herbs. Sensory-wise the sauce pours with a medium-thick, slightly pulpy texture with visible flecks of basil and oregano and soft onion strands; the aroma is tomato-forward with warm garlic and herb notes. Packaging is a standard glass jar with a screw cap and a colorful label that aims for pantry-friendly familiarity. Rituals around this product are everyday — simmering it with pasta, spooning it over meatballs, stirring into casseroles, or using it as an easy pizza base. It fits shopping lists for pantry-stocking, busy families, and anyone looking for a quick, recognizable sauce that evokes home cooking. Nutrition calls out a modest calorie count per serving and a noticeable sodium level, making it useful for quick meals but something shoppers may pair with fresh ingredients to taste and stretch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars7g
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),, Onions,, Olive, Oil,, Salt,, Garlic,, Basil,, Oregano..

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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This jarred tomato sauce is a processed product (NOVA 3): it’s made from preserved tomato puree with added salt and oil and is heat-treated and packaged, using few ingredients but undergoing industrial processing and preservation.

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Common Questions about Ragu Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce

The term 'healthy' can be quite subjective, but Ragu Simply Traditional Pasta Sauce offers a decent balance of nutrients without any added sugars or preservatives. With only 70 calories per half cup and a good amount of potassium, it can fit into a variety of diets. Just remember, like any sauce, moderation is key — especially if you're pairing it with a hearty pasta!

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