Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce
Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce layers ripe tomato flavor with a touch of Merlot, creating a deep, rounded taste that clings beautifully to pasta. Aromatic basil, Italian seasoning, and garlic build warmth and complexity, while a hint of bouillon boosts savory depth. Serve for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want a hearty, comforting sauce that satisfies.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, then cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, chicken bouillon granules, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.
- Calories 93.77 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 4.23 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 12.99 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.02 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.82 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 771.24 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 466.67 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 91.86 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 10.41 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rich Italian Style Red Pasta Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 18, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 93.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 93.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce healthy?
- Rich Italian-Style Red Pasta Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 93.77 calories and 4.23 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 771.24 mg (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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