The hardest part is choosing which one to put in your shopping cart.
So much so, you might be tempted to try them all just like I did. Yep, I tried the most popular Trader Joe’s pasta sauces, and happily ate my way through eight tomato-based pasta sauces, two Alfredo sauces, and a ready-made cacio e pepe sauce, and sized them up according to taste, texture, and nutrition.
in New York. When it comes to cream-based sauces, “you are looking for creaminess and cheesiness,” he says.If you’re someone who is particular about the nutritional content of your food—or in this case, jarred pasta sauce—you might want an option with a lot of plant-based ingredients. “The more plant-based ingredients it contains, the more nutrient-packed it is,” says registered dietitian nutritionist. Another tip from Bouvier? “Be mindful of the amount of sodium in jarred pasta sauce.
Below, you’ll find my review of 11 of Trader Joe’s jarred pasta sauces, with my absolute favorite options listed up top.I really enjoyed the taste of this pasta sauce. It was well-balanced and just rich enough, thanks to the cream and Parmesan cheese. The flavors of the tomatoes also shone through. I tasted hints of basil, though it wasn’t a prominent flavor in the sauce. Overall, I could enjoy this as is.
According to one Trader Joe’s employee I spoke with, this pasta sauce is her favorite, and it was its spicy savoriness that left her with a lasting impression. It has a kick to it, thanks to cayenne pepper, and it is indeed savory. While you’ll find—and taste—a host of seasonings in the jar, the most prominent among them was cumin.
Its flavorful taste makes it versatile too, and it could lend itself well to shakshuka or a hearty soup.If there is a word to describe this pasta sauce’s texture, it would be “chunky,” but only because of the addition of whole peeled and diced tomatoes and red bell peppers. The sauce itself is on the soupy side.80 calories, 4g total fat, 0.
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