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Yo Mamas Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Yo Mamas Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Yo Mama's
25 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Yo Mama's Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce reads like something pulled from a neighborhood kitchen but sits on the supermarket shelf with the rest of the premium pantry staples. You'd spot this 25-oz jar in the pasta & sauces aisle, shoulder-to-shoulder with marinara, pesto, and canned tomatoes, often near olive oil and specialty pasta. It sells to shoppers looking for a quick, flavorful base for weeknight dinners, simple pasta nights, or a last-minute pizza sauce for casual gatherings. The brand name evokes a warm, familial pitch—nostalgic, homestyle, and slightly playful—positioning itself toward young families and cooks who want convenience without sacrificing an artisanal image. The label leans into a “chef’s recipe” health halo: bold callouts of roasted garlic and fresh ingredients, a minimalist ingredient list, and rustic typefaces; there is no organic seal noted, but marketing emphasizes “fresh tomatoes” and “no artificial flavors” to suggest naturalness. In plain terms, the sauce is cooked and jarred for shelf stability — processed to be ready-to-use but made from recognizable ingredients rather than industrial additives. Sensory notes: a glossy, deep-red sauce with a slightly chunky texture from fresh onions and tomato bits, fragrant roasted garlic and basil on the nose, and a rounded olive oil mouthfeel; it comes in a glass jar with a metal resealable lid, encouraging the ritual of spooning leftovers into a skillet or straight onto drained pasta. In American grocery culture it occupies the sweet spot between pantry staple and gourmet convenience item—approachable, flavorful, and ready whenever a simple, comforting meal is wanted.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* 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

Fresh, Tomatoes,, Roasted, Garlic,, Fresh, Onions,, White, Wine,, Basil,, Olive, Oil,, Salt,, Oregano,, Black, Pepper..

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?

The sauce is made from recognizable whole-food ingredients but is cooked and jarred for shelf stability, placing it in the processed foods category rather than ultra-processed. It contains no industrial additives listed, indicating processing for convenience rather than formulation from industrial ingredients.

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Common Questions about Yo Mamas Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

That depends on how you define healthy! This sauce is low in calories and sugar, making it a great option if you're looking for a flavorful addition to your meal without a lot of extra calories. It’s also packed with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and garlic, which are always a plus!

Perfect For

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