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Yo Mamas Vodka Tomato Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Yo Mamas Vodka Tomato Sauce

Yo Mama's
25 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Yo Mama's Vodka Tomato Sauce is a shelf-stable 25 oz pantry sauce that reads like a shortcut to a classic Italian-American weeknight dinner. You'd find it in the pasta and jarred sauces aisle, shelved alongside marinara, alfredo, pesto and canned tomatoes, often near pasta, grated cheeses and boxed gnocchi. It suits quick family dinners, last-minute date nights, or any shopping trip where comfort food meets convenience — pull a jar for a fast spaghetti, penne alla vodka, or as a creamy pizza base. The brand projects a playful, homey personality; the name hints at irreverent nostalgia and approachable indulgence aimed at busy adults who want restaurant-style flavors without the fuss. Labeling often leans on comfort cues rather than health promises: recipe callouts, ingredient highlights like real cream and romano, and heritage-type typography may give a premium or homemade halo, though there is no organic certification listed and no child-focused branding. Processing context: this is a commercially prepared jarred sauce combining whole ingredients with added stabilizers and dairy emulsions, made for shelf stability and convenience. Sensory notes: a velvety, slightly chunky texture from diced and crushed tomatoes and a creamy swirl of heavy cream; bright tomato acidity softened by a warm vodka note and garlic, with flecks of basil, oregano and chili for aroma and spice; a salty, umami finish from romano. Packaging is sold as a 25 oz container intended to be warmed in a saucepan or microwaved, poured over pasta or used as a simmer sauce in a quick weeknight ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
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

Diced, Tomatoes,, Crushed, Tomatoes,, Heavy, Cream, (Heavy, Cream,, Skim, Milk,, Carrageenan),, Cooking, Wine,, Dry, White,, Onion,, Olive, Oil,, Vodka,, Garlic,, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Basil,, Oregano,, Salt,, Chili, Flakes..

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?

This ready-to-use jarred sauce is industrially formulated with processed dairy components and an additive (carrageenan) and is designed for convenience, fitting NOVA group 4 as an ultraprocessed product.

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Common Questions about Yo Mamas Vodka Tomato Sauce

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? This sauce has a reasonable calorie count at 70 per half cup, and it's low in sugar, which is great if you're trying to keep your sugar intake in check. However, it does contain heavy cream and cheese, so if you're watching saturated fat or calories, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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