Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce
Summary
Rao's Homemade Marinara scores 95/100 with just 8 whole-food ingredients: Italian whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onions, salt, garlic, basil, black pepper, and dried oregano. No added sugar, no seed oils, no preservatives, no artificial anything. NOVA 1 minimally processed — this is what pasta sauce should look like.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
Italian Whole Peeled TomatoesVery Good
Rich in lycopene (a powerful antioxidant that increases with cooking), vitamin C, and potassium. Whole food base with no concentrate or paste fillers.
See more about Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes →Olive OilVery Good
Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats (oleic acid), polyphenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds. A true whole-food fat source — no seed oils.
See more about Olive Oil →GarlicGood
Allicin provides antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular benefits. A functional whole-food ingredient.
See more about Garlic →OnionsGood
Rich in quercetin (a potent antioxidant) and prebiotic fiber that supports gut health and immune function.
See more about Onions →BasilGood
Antioxidant-rich herb with anti-inflammatory properties and essential oils that support overall health.
See more about Basil →Dried OreganoGood
One of the highest antioxidant-capacity herbs. Contains thymol and carvacrol with antimicrobial properties.
See more about Dried Oregano →Black PepperNeutral
Contains piperine which enhances nutrient absorption (especially lycopene from tomatoes). Functional spice.
See more about Black Pepper →SaltNeutral
Used for flavor at moderate levels. Standard for a pasta sauce.
See more about Salt →Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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