Prego means “Welcome.” And what is more welcoming than pasta and sauce? It’s warm, delicious, and so simple to throw together for one person or a whole group. A division of Campbell Soup Company, Prego, was added to their lineup in 1981 when they wanted to figure out what to do with excess tomatoes and compete with Heinz. The result was a thick pasta sauce produced without the “weeping” (separation of solids and liquids) of the sauce in the jars or cans. They were wildly successful in creating a sauce that many compared to homemade, but is this pasta sauce gluten-free?
Prego has 30 gluten-free sauces, including all varieties of the Italian Sauces, Prego+ Sauces, Farmer’s Market Sauces, and the Pizza Sauce. However, the Alfredo Sauces and Basil Pesto are not listed as gluten-free. Some of the best alternatives to Prego which are also gluten-free include Yo Mama’s Basil Pasta Sauce, Primal Kitchen Alfredo Sauce, and American Basil Pesto Perfectto.
Read on to learn about gluten-free Prego sauces, their nutritional content, and some delicious alternatives.
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Are Prego Sauces Healthy?
Yes, the ingredients list contains natural ingredients – no artificial colors or flavorings. The carbohydrate count is relatively low, and the fat content is low if you stick to the tomato sauces. The only thing to worry about is the sodium content. You will probably not eat sauces on their own either, so keep in mind what you choose to eat with your sauce. Check out gluten-free kinds of pasta as well.
Campbell’s Gluten Testing Process
Campbell’s is serious about its gluten-free claims. Prego products go through a rigorous testing process that includes verifying each ingredient to ensure it is gluten-free and then analyzing the finished product to ensure it does not contain gluten.
Prego Italian Sauces
All of the Italian Sauces are gluten-free.
- Traditional
- Fresh Mushroom
- Italian Sauce Flavored with Meat
- Combo
- Chunky Tomato, Onion & Garlic
- Lower Sodium Traditional
- Mushroom & Green Pepper
- Three Cheese
- Italian Sausage & Garlic
- Roasted Garlic & Herb
- Tomato Basil Garlic
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan
- Lower Calorie Traditional
- Creamy Vodka
- Chunky Tomato with Leafy Greens
- Garden Chunky Zucchini
- No Sugar Added Traditional
- Sensitive Recipe Traditional
Traditional Italian Sauce
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Salt
- Dehydrated Onions
- Spices
- Citric Acid
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Onion Extract
- Garlic Extract
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 70 Calories
- 5g Fat (.5g Monounsaturated)
- 480mg Sodium
- 13g Carbohydrates (2g Dietary Fiber, 9g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- .8mg Iron
- 370mg Potassium
Italian Sauce Flavored with Meat Sauce
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
- Sugar
- Beef
- Canola Oil
- Salt
- Spices
- Citric Acid
- Dehydrated Onions
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Beef Fat
- Flavoring
- Dehydrated Beef Stock
- Onion Extract
- Garlic Extract
- Beef Extract
- Yeast Extract
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 90 Calories
- 3g Fat (1g Saturated, .5g Polyunsaturated, 1.5g Monounsaturated)
- 5mg Cholesterol
- 480mg Sodium
- 13g Carbohydrates (2g Dietary Fiber, 10g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- .8mg Iron
- 370mg Potassium
Three Cheese
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
- Sugar
- Salt
- Canola Oil
- Granular Cheese
- Milk
- Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Ricotta Cheese
- Milk
- Whey
- Distilled Vinegar
- Salt
- Romano Cheese
- Cultured Part-Skim Cow’s Milk
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Citric Acid
- Spice
- Parmesan Cheese
- Part-Skim Milk
- Culture
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Whey
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Garlic Extract
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 70 Calories
- 5g Fat (.5g Saturated, .5g Polyunsaturated, .5g Monounsaturated)
- 5mg Cholesterol
- 480mg Sodium
- 12g Carbohydrates (3g Dietary Fiber, 9g Sugars)
- 2g Protein
Sensitive Recipe
This was designed for those who are avoiding onions and garlic.
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Salt
- Spices
- Citric Acid
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 60 Calories
- 5g Fat (.5g Polyunsaturated, 1g Monounsaturated)
- 460mg Sodium
- 10g Carbohydrates (2g Dietary Fiber, 9g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- .6mg Iron
- 360mg Potassium
Prego Alfredo Sauce
The five alfredo sauces are not listed as gluten-free, but here’s an analysis of their products and ingredients.
- Homestyle
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan
- Four Cheese
- Light Homestyle
- Flavored with Savory Bacon
Homestyle Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
- Water
- Cream
- Butter
- Cream
- Salt
- Parmesan Cheese
- Part-Skim Milk
- Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Enzyme Modified Egg Yolks
- Modified Food Starch
- Soybean Oil
- Salt
- Romano Cheese
- Part-Skim Cow’s Milk
- Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Sugar
- Whey
- Enzyme Modified Cheese Paste
- Granular and Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Water
- Sodium Phosphate
- Enzymes
- Granular and Parmesan Cheese
- Sodium Phosphate
- Xanthan Gum
- Garlic
- Black Pepper
- Yeast Extract
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Bay Leaves
- Natural Flavoring
- Anhydrous Milkfat
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 70 Calories
- 6g Fat (3g Saturated)
- 25mg Cholesterol
- 390mg Sodium
- 3g Carbohydrates (1g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
- 40mg Calcium
- 20mg Potassium
Prego+ Sauces
One Prego+ Sauce is not gluten-free – the Plant Protein Italian Tomato Sauce with Roasted Garlic & Herb. The rest are listed as gluten-free.
- Plant Protein Traditional Italian Sauce
- Plant Protein Meatless Meat
- Hidden Veggies with Meat
- Hidden Super Veggies with Roasted Garlic & Herb Italian Sauce
- Hidden Super Veggies Traditional
Plant Protein Meatless Meat
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Sugar
- Textured Soy Protein Concentrate
- Canola Oil
- Salt
- Citric Acid
- Onions
- Spices
- Garlic
- Onion Extract
- Garlic Extract
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 80 Calories
- 5g Fat (.5g Polyunsaturated, 1g Monounsaturated)
- 480mg Sodium
- 13g Carbohydrates (3g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugar)
- 4g Protein
- 40mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 370mg Potassium
Prego Farmer’s Market
All four Prego Farmer’s Market sauces are gluten-free.
- Classic Marinara
- Roasted Garlic
- Tomato & Basil
- Four Cheese
Roasted Garlic Sauce
Ingredients:
- Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Onions
Roasted Garlic - Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Basil
- Citric Acid
- Black Pepper
- Oregano
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 70 Calories
- 3g Fat
- 430mg Sodium
- 8g Carbohydrates (3g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
Other Prego Sauces
Prego Pizza Sauce is gluten-free but not the Basil Pesto Italian Sauce.
- Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
- Tomato Puree
- Water
- Tomato Paste
- Canola Oil
- Sugar
- Salt
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Dehydrated Onions
- Citric Acid
- Spices
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 35 Calories
- 1g Fat
- 200mg Sodium
- 6g Carbohydrates (1g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
- 20mg Calcium
- .5mg Iron
- 200mg Potassium
Alternatives to Prego
Tomato Sauce
Yo Mama’s Basil Pasta Sauce
This is vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. It also has non-GMO ingredients and a lot less sodium than Prego sauces.
Ingredients:
- Fresh Non-GMO Tomatoes
- Fresh Onions
- Fresh Garlic
- White Wine
- Basil
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Oregano
- Black Pepper
Nutrition (per ½ cup):
- 60 Calories
- 4g Fat
- 125mg Sodium
- 5g Carbohydrates (1g Fiber, 2g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
- 327mg Potassium
- .5mg Iron
- 30mg Calcium
Organicville
These sauces are non-GMO, gluten-free, paleo-certified, organic, vegan, and the company is 100% employee-owned.
Gluten-free varieties are:
- Marinara Pasta Sauce
- Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
- Italian Herb Pasta Sauce
- Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
- Water
- Organic Tomato Paste
- Organic Tomatoes
- Organic Onion
- Organic Dried Garlic
- Organic Basil
- Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
- Organic Dried Onion
- Organic Thyme
- Organic Oregano
- Organic Black Pepper
Nutrition (per 1/2 cup):
- 45 Calories
- 1.5g Fat
- 440mg Sodium
- 8g Carbohydrates (2g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugar
- 2g Protein
- 1.5mg Iron
- 30mg Calcium
- 370mg Potassium
Gluten-free Alfredo Sauces
Since Prego has many tomato-based sauces that are gluten-free, I thought we’d concentrate on a few alternatives to Prego Alfredo Sauce and Basil Pesto.
Classico Four-Cheese Alfredo
Ingredients:
- Water
- Heavy Cream (from Milk)
- Modified Cornstarch
- Parmesan Cheese
- Part-Skim Milk
- Cheese Culture
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Romano Cheese made from Cow’s Milk
- Cultured Part-Skimmed Cow’s Milk
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Ricotta Cheese
- Milk
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Sugar
- Asiago Cheese
- Cultured Part-Skim Milk
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Salt
- Enzyme Modified Egg Yolks
- Flavored Butter
- Butter
- Cream
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Butter
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Pasteurized Milk
- Sodium Phosphate
- Granulated Garlic
- Xanthan Gum
- Black Pepper
- Natural Flavor
- Enzymes
- Cheese Culture
- Butter (Cream
- Gum Arabic
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 45 Calories
- 3g Fat (2g Saturated)
- 15mg Cholesterol
- 360mg Sodium
- 3g Carbohydrates (1g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
Newman’s Own Alfredo
Gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Corn Starch
- Soybean Oil
- Enzyme Modified Egg Yolks
- Egg Yolks
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Whey
- Romano Cheese made from Cow’s Milk
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Salt
- Xanthan Gum
- Dried Garlic
- Black Pepper
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 60 Calories
- 5g Fat (2g Saturated)
- 20mg Cholesterol
- 380mg Sodium
- 3g Carbohydrates (1g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
- 52mg Calcium
Primal Kitchen No Dairy Alfredo Sauce
This is gluten-free, certified Paleo, Keto-certified, non-GMO, sugar-free, and vegan.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Cashew Butter
- Avocado Oil
- Organic Tapioca Starch
- Sea Salt
- Roasted Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Citric Acid
- Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 60 Calories
- 5g Fat (1g Saturated, .5g Polyunsaturated, 3g Monounsaturated)
- 350mg Sodium
- 4g Carbohydrates (less than 1g Sugars)
- Less than 1g Protein
Pesto Sauces
American Basil Pesto Perfectto
This is a gluten-free, keto-friendly pesto. This brand also makes a vegan pesto made from roasted garlic.
Ingredients:
- Olive Oil
- Basil
- Walnuts
- Garlic
- Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Pasteurized Sheep’s Milk
- Bacterial Culture
- Salt
- Rennet
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Nutrition (per ¼ cup):
- 280 Calories
- 29g Fat (4.5 Saturated)
- 5mg Cholesterol
- 270mg Sodium
- 4g Carbohydrates (less than 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 3g Protein
- .9mg Iron
- 80mg Calcium
Related Questions
Are there Prego Sauces I can eat on a Low FODMAP Diet?
Low FODMAP foods are recommended for people with digestive discomfort. Gluten-free foods are a start, but some with extreme sensitivities choose low FODMAP foods. Prego Sensitive Recipe Traditional Sauce is great for this type of diet plan.
Are Prego Sauces vegan?
Ten sauces are vegan according to Prego: Prego+ Hidden Super Veggies Roasted Garlic & Herb, Prego+ Hidden Super Veggies Traditional, Prego+ Plant Protein Roasted Garlic & Herb, Prego+ Plant Protein Meatless Meat, Prego Farmer’s Market Roasted Garlic, Prego Farmer’s Market Tomato Basil, Prego Farmer’s Market Classic Marinara, Prego Garden Chunky Combo, Prego+ Plant Protein Traditional, and Prego Traditional.
Is Prego Sauce spicy?
Most Prego sauces are sweet in flavor. Prego does have a Spicy Sausage Meat Sauce which contains real sausage, and might be considered to have a bit of a kick by some.