Garlicky Pasta

Image: Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Common questions

Is Garlicky Pasta healthy?

Garlicky Pasta scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta dish contains beneficial ingredients like ground beef, onions, and garlic, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Garlicky Pasta?

Garlicky Pasta is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlicky Pasta's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Garlic counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

You might also like

More from Trader Joe's

See more

Garlicky Pasta

Trader Joe's
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

Near you

Trader Joe's is carried at Trader Joe stores. Find one within 25 miles.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta dish contains beneficial ingredients like ground beef, onions, and garlic, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is a processed food with a relatively high energy content and sodium level, which limits its score. The presence of processed pasta and sauce components also affects the overall processing level, preventing it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 6

Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

See more about Garlic →
Pappardelle Pasta
Neutral

Pappardelle pasta is a common carbohydrate source that provides energy and texture to the dish without significant health concerns.

Calabrian Chili Spicy Pasta Sauce
Neutral

This sauce adds flavor and spice to the dish, contributing to taste without inherently being beneficial or harmful.

Ground Beef
Neutral

Ground beef provides protein and iron, making it a standard ingredient in hearty dishes, with no strong positive or negative connotations.

Onions
Neutral

Onions are a flavorful vegetable that can add nutrients and antioxidants to the dish, generally considered neutral in overall impact.

See more about Onions →
Beef
Neutral

Beef is a source of protein and nutrients, commonly used in dishes like this without being inherently beneficial or harmful.

See more about Beef →

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play

More in Pasta