⏱ 28 min totalPasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta
Per 1 serving · 328 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g17% of calories
- Carbs96g63% of calories
- Fat13g20% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta (328 g) has 577 calories, with 27 g of protein, 96 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), dietary fiber (58% DV) and thiamine (49% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 38% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein53%
- Dietary fiber58%
- Thiamine49%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Niacin46%
- Vitamin B633%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Vitamin C12%
- Vitamin E16%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat38%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Whole wheat pasta
½ tbsp Butter- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
⅝ cup Tomato sauce
³⁄₁₆ cup Ricotta cheese
¼ oz Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ leaf, whole Basil
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions.
- 2
In a wide deep skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the drained pasta and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 3
Gradually add the tomato sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. Use only enough sauce for a light coating.
- 4
Transfer the pasta to a warm serving bowl. Dot the top with spoonfuls of ricotta, sprinkle with parmesan, and garnish with torn basil leaves.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (328 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 149 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 49% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) | 86 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 25 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 284 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 196 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 473 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 76% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 158% |
| Selenium | 93 μg | 169% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 442 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 54 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 21,277 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 112 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 577 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 110minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 69minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 81minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta?
One serving of Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta (1 serving) has 577 calories, which works out to 176 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta high in protein?
It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 80 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta?
231 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Ricotta?
5.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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