https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:11:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1010368 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:15:17 +0000 rsp213 1010368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: I love this recipe so much!! Ever since I realized how quick it is to make, I've stopped buying store bought sauce. I also like how easier it is to customize with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1010250 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:43:12 +0000 IRunForFun 1010250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trader Joe's or Newman's Own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1010238 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:39:25 +0000 alleyflowers 1010238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm obsessed with and will only buy Gia Russa (specifically the hot sicilian). The first ingredient is plum tomatoes (not tomato paste). It's delicious.... a little pricey at around ~$6/jar but Publix by me has BOGO deals every few months so I stock up! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1009758 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:43:28 +0000 ElbieKay 1009758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BunnyDragon: It's not that hard to make your own sauce, but I view that as a different, more involved activity. Jarred sauce is for quick convenient meals (e.g., when I boil up some frozen ravioli!). Homemade sauce is an event. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1009006 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:11:14 +0000 PurplePeony 1009006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get the Whole Foods brand (365) "fat free" sauce and doctor it up with sautéed onions, greens, garlic, ground beef or meatballs, herbs and spices, whatever sounds good at the time. I don't actually care that it's fat-free because the stuff I add usually has fats from the meat and/or olive oil anyway, but I guess it's better that I'm not putting them on top of lots of other fats already in the sauce. Also, it has a super short ingredient list and is great as a base sauce. I don't know if I've ever used it on its own though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce/page/2#post-1008335 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:52:37 +0000 BunnyDragon 1008335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so thankful all the recommendations. I have never made pasta sauce so it seems very intimidating. I mostly make Asian food so it would be out of my comfort zone. Maybe one day when I feel brave :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008334 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:52:30 +0000 sandy 1008334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Barilla for jarred sauce but I have a super easy red sauce from Rachel Ray that is YUMMY</p> <p>brown Italian sausage (about a pound or pound and half)<br /> Add 3-4 cloves minced garlic<br /> Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and let bubble<br /> Add 28 oz can crushed tomatoes and bring to boil then let simmer<br /> Add salt and pepper<br /> Add 1/4 cup heavy cream if you want a super yummy blush sauce. Add fresh basil<br /> I also like to have it with peas </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008328 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:49:25 +0000 luckypenny 1008328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dave's gourmet. Only has like 5 ingredients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008327 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:48:50 +0000 wheres_c 1008327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bertolli's </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008279 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:06:17 +0000 aprk 1008279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trader Joe's marinara is AWESOME. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008278 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:05:16 +0000 lemondrop 1008278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't buy it any more, I only make it because this recipe really doesn't take much longer than heating up a jar (especially if I have to prep other things, or I make a bunch ahead of time and freeze), is relatively cheap, and I know exactly what is in it, plus it's soooooooooooo good!</p> <p><a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/01/tomato-sauce-with-butter-and-onions/" rel="nofollow">http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/01/tomato-sauce-with-butter-and-onions/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008245 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 14:36:31 +0000 sarac 1008245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not exactly what you're asking, but I have had AMAZING luck with browning meat, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic, and then freezing that mixture in 2 cup portions. When I want to eat it, I defrost it in a microwave, throw it and a jar or two of crushed tomatoes in a pot, add some spices, and let cook for an hour or two. A bit more work than just opening a jar, but still pretty easy - and you feel like such an awesome cook for very little effort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008114 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 13:34:11 +0000 sera_87 1008114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Catelli's garden select. Parmesan &amp; Romano and garlic &amp; onion are our favs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008110 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 13:32:19 +0000 ElbieKay 1008110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rao's is good, but it's pricey and quite high in fat. So, our staple is Victoria. It's a little pricey but often goes on sale so we just stock up then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008052 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:40:01 +0000 Mrs. J 1008052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't buy jarred sauce, really. I think my papa would roll over in his grave! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008027 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:19:48 +0000 allison 1008027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Newman's Own </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008025 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:18:48 +0000 Corduroy 1008025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Mezzetta's sauces but I don't know how widely available they are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1008015 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:08:29 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1008015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Bertolli. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007933 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 11:16:01 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1007933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: same!!</p> <p>The Trader Joes vodka sauce is incredible!!! looove it. so good.</p> <p>DH usually doesn't like when I buy tomato sauce either cause he likes ot make it, but I usually keep a few jars on hand because it's very convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007913 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 11:07:53 +0000 spaniellove 1007913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like making my own but also keep a jar of Rao's handy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007855 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:13:11 +0000 SleepyMonkey 1007855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>another vote for Rao's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007854 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:09:03 +0000 autumnlove 1007854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trader Joe's or Fresh and Easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007830 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:55:31 +0000 yin 1007830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trader Joe's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007820 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:49:45 +0000 tlcbaby 1007820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Trader Joe's Puttanesca is totally clean - no added sugar (I am pretty sure on that) and nothing artificial. It's yummy and not too expensive if you have a TJ's nearby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007813 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:47:34 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1007813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get whatever has the shortest ingredient list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007737 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:50:30 +0000 T-Mom 1007737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like bertolli tomato and basil sauce. The ingredients list is fairly small but it was rated best tasting by America's test kitchen . There is also an organic version of the sauce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007700 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:15:48 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1007700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our absolute favorite is he White Linen brand sauce at Costco. It's got like 4 ingredients and it is delicious! We use it for everything. But, if we did regular grocery store we'd probably buy Newmans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007699 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:15:31 +0000 teamjse 1007699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rao's pasta sauce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007693 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:10:51 +0000 mrs. wagon 1007693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not picky because I don't like red sauce in general, so we just buy whatever's on sale... but I have to admit, Rao's is pretty tasty. You can sometimes find it on sale-- once we saw it at Whole Foods for $4 a jar and we stocked up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-favorite-store-bought-spaghetti-sauce#post-1007690 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:09:29 +0000 bpcmarj 1007690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Newman's Own Sockarooni, but DH hates it. It has spice, and peppers, and mushrooms and is delish. But, we had been using Classico tomato and basil because it doesn't have added sugar :) </p>