Pasta Sauce
8 products ranked by Scout score-
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce#1 NOVA 1 · Minimally processed -
365 Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce glass jar#2 NOVA 3 · Processed -
365 Organic Portobello Pasta Sauce#3 NOVA 3 · Processed -
The Fresh Market Organic Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce#4 NOVA 3 · Processed -
Simply Nature MARINARA PASTA SAUCE#5 NOVA 3 · Processed -
Classico Pasta Sauce#6 NOVA 3 · Processed - 365 EVERYDAY VALUE, PASTA SAUCE, ROASTED GARLIC#7 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed
- Sprouts Marinara Pasta Sauce#8 NOVA 3 · Processed
Best pasta sauce right now
- Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce 95/100
Scout's analysis: 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…
- 365 Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce glass jar 88/100
Scout's analysis: The 365 Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce boasts a high health score of 88/100, featuring beneficial ingredients such as tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, while…
- 365 Organic Portobello Pasta Sauce 88/100
Scout's analysis: 365 Organic Portobello Pasta Sauce scores an impressive 88/100, featuring beneficial ingredients such as tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and extra virgin olive oil,…
What to skip
- Sprouts Marinara Pasta Sauce 65/100
Scout's analysis: This pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like plum tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh onions, which contribute vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. However,…
- 365 EVERYDAY VALUE, PASTA SAUCE, ROASTED GARLIC 65/100
Scout's analysis: This pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree, diced tomatoes, onions, and herbs, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, the presence…
- Classico Pasta Sauce 80/100
Scout's analysis: This pasta sauce features a clean ingredient list with beneficial components like diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and olive oil, which contribute to its nutritional…
What the better pasta sauce have in common
- Onions in 5 of 8
- Tomato puree in 5 of 8
- Garlic in 4 of 8
- Basil in 4 of 8
- Black Pepper in 4 of 8
Common questions about pasta sauce
What scores highest in pasta sauce on Scout?
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce leads Scout's pasta sauce ranking at 95/100, followed by 365 Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce glass jar (88) and 365 Organic Portobello Pasta Sauce (88). Scores compare products within the category on ingredients, processing, packaging and any lab results.
What should I avoid in pasta sauce?
Sprouts Marinara Pasta Sauce scores 65/100, the lowest of the 8 products Scout has analyzed in pasta sauce; next lowest are 365 EVERYDAY VALUE, PASTA SAUCE, ROASTED GARLIC (65) and Classico Pasta Sauce (80). Each product page lists the ingredients behind the number.
How does Scout score pasta sauce?
Every product in pasta sauce gets one 1–100 score for comparison within its category: the full ingredient list judged by a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. Lab results are disclosed, not scored. Scout takes no payment for scores or placement.
How Scout scores pasta sauce
One 1–100 score per product, judged within its category: every ingredient on the label through a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. No brand pays for a score or a position on this list. Read the full methodology →