Pasta is a quick-and-easy meal that just about everyone enjoys. And thanks to an ever-expanding variety of noodle options (have you tried chickpea spirals yet?), and jarred sauces that taste just as great as homemade, you can feel good about dishing up dinner without a lot of fuss. Toss in veggies and some protein and you’ll feed the fam wholesomely while saving time and money you might have spent on an overpriced takeout order.
So what’s the best pasta sauce to stock up on? Whether you’ve got dietary restrictions, you insist on organic or you’re craving something different than what’s on your grocery store’s shelves, Vitacost’s pasta sauce selection is worth checking out. Here are eight exceptional jars to consider adding to your pantry.
8 Best Pasta Sauce Options
Fody Foods Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Fody Foods Pasta Sauce is gluten-free and gut friendly (free of onions and garlic), perfect for anyone following a low-FODMAP diet. It’s fresh from Italy and made with simple, natural, non-GMO ingredients like chopped tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Mom’s Special Marinara Pasta Sauce
For an authentically delicious marinara, trust Mom’s! This high-quality, kitchen-made sauce is all natural, gluten-free and contains no added sugar. In addition to vine-ripened fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, a touch of cream is added for a mellow, smooth taste and feel.
Cucina Antica Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Crafted with Italian San Marzano tomatoes, this premium artisanal cooking sauce can be heated and simmered without negatively impacting flavor or quality. Plus, it’s gluten-free, non-GMO and approved for followers of the Whole 30 diet.
Victoria Vegan Alfredo Sauce
If you’re following a plant-based or vegan diet and want to switch things up from the usual tomato-based sauce, this Alfredo is for you. It’s 100% dairy free – while also being free of gluten, GMOs and preservatives. Its rich, creamy texture is irresistible, whether or not you’re vegan!
Dave’s Gourmet Organic Roasted Garlic & Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce
Described by Dave’s as bursting with flavor and tasting like “an organic summer garden,” this sauce is loaded with ripe tomatoes, onions, carrots and olive oil, with organic sweet basil and garlic that’s been fire roasted to bring out its sugars. You’ll also love that it’s organic, gluten-free, vegan and made in the USA!
Cucina & Amore Italian Pasta Sauce Puttanesca With Tomato & Sliced Olives
Cucina & Amore’s Italian Pasta Sauce Puttanesca comes in four flavors: Tomato and Sliced Olives; Tomato and Red Pepper; Tomato, Ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano; and Tomato, Basil and Garlic. A product of Italy, these traditional sauces are hearty, flavorful and make any meal feel like it’s been prepared in an authentic Italian kitchen.
Rao’s Homemade All Natural Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
Rao’s Homemade is well-known for its premium-quality sauces, and this Roasted Garlic Sauce is a favorite among its fans. Dig into its rich and mouthwatering blend of Italian plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and slow-roasted garlic. And rest assured that every jar is 100% natural, free of gluten and free of artificial colorings and flavors.
Simple Truth Organic Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Make fettuccini Alfredo in minutes by pouring on Simple Truth Organic’s Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce. It’s certified USDA organic and free from preservatives and GMOs. And like all Simple Truth products, you can count on incredible flavor and quality at an affordable everyday price.