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    Tinkers » Product Reviews » Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    Posted: 05/15/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017 by Erin 95 Comments
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    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    I rarely use jarred pasta sauce at home, and that's mainly because most of the mainstream brands are packed with additional sugar and other unnecessary filler ingredients.  Also, I really don't enjoy the flavor of most premade sauces.  I do, however, enjoy the ease of pulling together a dinner by simply having to heat up a jar of sauce with some cooked ground beef or sausage.  I had an opportunity to try Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties jarred sauces and what encouraged me to say "yes" to this review was the fact that each serving has only 3 grams of sugar.  There is also no added sugar in the ingredients list.

    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    All of Uncle Steve's sauces are:

    • USDA certified organic
    • Non-GMO
    • Gluten free
    • Vegan
    • Kosher certified
    • No added sugar

    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    Uncle Steve's Marinara Sauce: Visually, the sauce is slightly chunky as opposed to being pureed into a totally smooth texture.  I prefer having the bits of tomato and find that makes my Italian dishes a little more interesting.  The thickness of this sauce runs middle of the road, not thick and pasty yet not watery - it's a nice mix for clinging to pasta or being soaked up by breads.  But what about the flavor?  Uncle Steve's tastes closer to homemade than any jarred sauce that I have tried before.

    Ingredients: Organic Imported Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Organic Fresh Onions, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Fresh Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Fresh Basil, Organic Black Pepper.

    The ingredients in the marinara sauce are not much different than what I would use when making my own sauce at home.  This basic version of Uncle Steve's is great as a starter for pretty much any Italian dish.  I used it to make little individual pizza toasts by topping slices of Italian bread with the sauce, adding mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and toasting it in the oven on Broil.  It made a great easy lunch.

    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    Uncle Steve's Tomato Basil Sauce: The ingredients in this sauce are the exact same as the basic marinara, though the basil flavor comes through quite a bit more.  Because my husband and I both enjoy a good kick of basil in a red sauce, we preferred this version over the marinara.  The texture of Tomato Basil was the same great middle-of-the-road consistency.  I heated this sauce with some cooked ground beef and used it in a baked spaghetti casserole and it did a great job.  I appreciate that the lack of added sugars does not mean that the sauce will taste acidic - the tomatoes have just enough natural sweetness to prevent the sauce from becoming bitter.  I didn't feel the need to add any additional sweetness to the sauce.

    Ingredients: Organic Imported Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Organic Fresh Onions, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Fresh Garlic, Organic Fresh Basil, Sea Salt, Organic Black Pepper.

    Uncle Steve's Pasta Sauce Review

    Uncle Steve's Arrabiata Sauce - The spicy offering of the three Uncle Steve's varieties, Arrabiata gets its spice from the addition of crushed red pepper.  Though I like spicy food I'm not a huge fan of crushed red pepper as it tends to not be the "right" kind of spicy or heat that is tasty to me.  I was expecting this to be my least favorite of the three, but after taking a taste I found that the amount of crushed red pepper doesn't overpower the flavor of the tomatoes, basil, onion, and garlic.  The red peppers add just enough spice and heat to enhance the other flavors without leaving much "sting" in your mouth.  If you're in the market for a kick-you-in-the-face hot and spicy sauce, this one may disappoint you, but if you want just enough heat to heighten the other flavors of the sauce without being overwhelmingly hot, then I can recommend Uncle Steve's Arrabiata as one of the best spicy sauces I've tried.

    Ingredients: Organic Imported Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Organic Fresh Onions, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Fresh Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Fresh Basil, Organic Crushed Red Pepper, Organic Black Pepper.


    Where to find:  You can order Uncle Steve's sauces and other pasta products directly from their website.  If you reside in the NYC area you can also find the sauces locally (use this store locator for specifics)

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    I was provided with samples of Uncle Steve's pasta sauces to try and review and share my opinions with all of you.  I do not accept free product or compensation in return for a fully positive review.  Remember our motto: if we think it sucks, we'll tell ya!

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    Comments

    1. Robert

      June 19, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Where do you purchase this u cake Steve sauce
      Zip is 11566

      Reply
    2. Slyvia Comment

      September 04, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      The subsequent time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I imply, I know it was my option to read, however I actually thought youd have one thing fascinating to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you might fix for those who werent too busy on the lookout for attention.

      Reply
    3. Carla

      May 23, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      I like to make spaghetti using tomato pasta sauce, but I like alfredo pasta sauce on noodles.

      Reply
    4. Julie Hawkins

      May 23, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      I like to use it to make lasagna.

      Reply
    5. Michelle Catallo

      May 23, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Ask my kids and they will always say, spaghetti. They love my spaghetti and it's even their requested birthday meals.
      For me? I love eggplant or squid parmesan.

      Reply
    6. Amy Deeter

      May 23, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      My favorite dish to make using pasta sauce is lasagna

      Reply
    7. AEKZ2

      May 23, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      I like making lasagna

      Reply
    8. DanV

      May 23, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      We like linguine and marinara sauce

      Reply
    9. Michelle H.

      May 23, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      Spaghetti is my favorite. But, I doctor up jarred sauces with herbs and spices.

      Reply
    10. Jerry Marquardt

      May 23, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      I love to make a Mostaccioli with cheese and pasta sauce the most of all dishes with sauce.

      Reply
    11. Sheila K.

      May 23, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      I love veggie lasagna!

      Reply
    12. BRYAN E.

      May 23, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      Our favorite recipe to make with pasta sauce ---> Baked Ziti with Meatballs

      Reply
    13. James Coyne

      May 23, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      I love rigatoni and meatballs

      Reply
    14. Trisha McKee

      May 23, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      I love making one pot pasta - throwing it all together with basil, asparagus, onions and garlic. So good.

      Reply
    15. Donna L

      May 23, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      I like spaghetti with meatballs in pasta sauce.

      Reply
    16. Jenny

      May 23, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      We love eggplant parmesan at my house!

      Reply
    17. DealinDiva

      May 23, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      I like to make zucchini boats with meat sauce and cheese.

      Reply
    18. Jenny

      May 23, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Crock pot Lasagna is my favorite thing to make

      Reply
    19. Sharon Braswell

      May 23, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      I love using it with pasta or baked ziti. I also love it on pizza!

      Reply
    20. Carolyn Daley

      May 23, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      I love chicken parm and pasta.

      Reply
    21. Shannon

      May 23, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      The thing we have the most is just sauce over whole grain pasta.

      Reply
    22. Hollie Jahnke

      May 23, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      We eat a lot of spaghetti at our house.

      Reply
    23. cyndi br

      May 23, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      favorite is baked cheese ravioli with sauce

      Reply
    24. Catharine R

      May 23, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Spaghetti (or any pasta) with meat sauce is a family favorite.

      Reply
    25. Jessica W.

      May 23, 2017 at 11:05 am

      I love to make extra cheesy lasagna!

      Reply
    26. amanda whitley

      May 23, 2017 at 10:44 am

      i love to make lasagna

      Reply
    27. Janice Joyner

      May 23, 2017 at 9:48 am

      I use pasta sauce for spaghetti & lasagna! Or mini pizzas with bagels & sausage

      Reply
    28. Kathy Pease

      May 23, 2017 at 9:38 am

      My favorite dish with sauce is lasagna

      Reply
    29. Brandon Sparks

      May 23, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I love making homemade pizza with it.. So good...

      Reply
    30. Penny Snyder

      May 23, 2017 at 7:46 am

      Love making stuffed shells!!

      Reply
    31. nestor Rivera

      May 23, 2017 at 7:02 am

      I would make lasagna with the pasta.

      Reply
    32. Robert Pyszk

      May 23, 2017 at 5:16 am

      Love just making regular o'l spaghetti 😀 yum yum

      Reply
    33. Jenny Scheldberg

      May 22, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      I love ziti with pink sauce.

      Reply
    34. Samantha

      May 22, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      I love just a simple spaghetti with sauce dish! It's a nice, easy dinner!

      Reply
    35. Angie W

      May 22, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      I love eggplant parmesan!

      Reply
    36. Nicole C

      May 22, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      My favorite dish to make is lasagna!

      Reply
    37. Ed

      May 22, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      Pepperoni Pasta!

      Reply
    38. Sarah Hall

      May 22, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      I love making spaghetti with meat sauce.

      Reply
    39. Denise B.

      May 22, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      I like to make baked zita or pasta al vodka.

      Reply
    40. Lynda S.

      May 22, 2017 at 11:48 am

      My family loves my chicken parmesan.

      Reply
    41. DeeAnn

      May 22, 2017 at 11:30 am

      I like making chicken parm! Thanks.

      Reply
    42. Mary Beth Elderton

      May 22, 2017 at 10:42 am

      One favorite is Eggplant Parmesan...yummy, cheesy goodness.

      Reply
    43. Melissa Cunningham

      May 22, 2017 at 3:31 am

      Cheese spaghetti bake is one of my favorites

      Reply
    44. Jennifer Reed

      May 21, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      I like to make lasagna the most but all pasta is good.

      Reply
    45. barbg

      May 21, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      I would have to say chicken parmesan would be it. I also love a good beef one.

      Reply
    46. Kayte CookWatts

      May 20, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      I really love a good meatball dish with just about any pasta noodle!

      Reply
    47. Jeffrey

      May 20, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      My favorite dish to make with pasta sauce is lasagna!

      Reply
    48. Patty Niedert

      May 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      I love making chicken parmesan. It's been one of my favorite dishes since I was a kid.

      Reply
    49. Sheila K.

      May 20, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      I like making veggie lasagna!

      Reply
    50. Cheryl

      May 20, 2017 at 2:46 am

      My favorite dish to make using pasta sauce is is Eggplant Gnocchi -- Gnocchetti di Melanzane.

      Reply
    51. Danielle

      May 19, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      I love making meatballs with marinara sauce over zucchini noodles.

      Reply
    52. Carol

      May 19, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      I like spaghetti

      Reply
    53. susan smoaks

      May 19, 2017 at 11:54 am

      i like to make spaghetti. that is my favorite dish to make with pasta sauce.

      Reply
    54. deana

      May 19, 2017 at 8:35 am

      My favorite dish using pasta sauce to make is lasagna

      Reply
    55. Cindy

      May 18, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      I like spaghetti

      Reply
    56. Diane baum

      May 18, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      I love to use it with lasanaga

      Reply
    57. Annette

      May 18, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      I like to make eggplant parmesan using pasta sauce.

      Reply
    58. Wendy R.

      May 18, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      We like good old spaghetti marinara!

      Reply
    59. Azeem

      May 18, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      I love lasagna

      Reply
    60. Susan Christy

      May 18, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      My family loves the baked spaghetti casserole I've been making for years.

      Reply
    61. Aaron

      May 18, 2017 at 12:31 am

      My favorite dish to make using pasta sauce is lasagna.

      Reply
    62. Charlene S.

      May 17, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Lasagna is my favorite thing to make with pasta sauce.

      Reply
    63. cheryl s

      May 17, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      I like veal parmesan

      Reply
    64. Kimmy Ripley

      May 17, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      I make the most delicious spaghetti with meat sauce! I would be so thrilled to try these sauces!

      Reply
    65. Kristyn M.

      May 17, 2017 at 11:10 am

      Baked spaghetti is my favorite!

      Reply
    66. Cathy Truman

      May 16, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      We like to make spaghetti and meatballs ( my Mothers favorite dish)

      Reply
    67. BusyWorkingMama

      May 16, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      I love to make fish stew with pasta sauce.

      Reply
    68. Casey Everidge

      May 16, 2017 at 10:41 pm

      i love making ravioli!

      Reply
    69. barbara scott

      May 16, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      SPGHETTI IS MY FAVOURITE FOODGROUP

      Reply
    70. Kathy B.

      May 16, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      Our favorite is baked ziti with Italian sausage. We also love a good cheesy lasagna...either meat or veggie. Yum!

      Reply
    71. Ashley C

      May 16, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      I love making spaghetti!

      Reply
    72. Rosie

      May 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      I love making veggie lasagna with both bechemel and pasta sauce!

      Reply
    73. Debbi Wellenstein

      May 16, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      I love making lasagna.

      Reply
    74. Tracy Davis

      May 16, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      I like to make spaghetti and home made meatballs

      Reply
    75. Lana simanovicki

      May 16, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      We love making meatball sandwiches

      Reply
    76. David

      May 16, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      WE actually use pasta sauce when we make pizza, but other than that my favorite is lasagna.

      Reply
    77. Charlotte Winters

      May 16, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      I love Spagetti.

      Reply
    78. Tracy Pryor

      May 16, 2017 at 11:22 am

      I love making baked ziti.

      Reply
    79. Lauren

      May 16, 2017 at 10:54 am

      I like to make lasagna.

      Reply
    80. latanya

      May 16, 2017 at 10:27 am

      baked spaghetti

      Reply
    81. Peggy Nunn

      May 16, 2017 at 10:01 am

      I just love sauce over any special shaped pasta the children have picked out.

      Reply
    82. Christina Sparks

      May 16, 2017 at 9:40 am

      I love chicken Parmesan it is so good.

      Reply
    83. Kara&K&R Adventures

      May 16, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Is there anything that's not my favorite when it comes to pasta?? I love eggplant parmesan, lasanga, alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, bolognese...if's it's a carb loaded with sauce and cheese...I'm there. Man, I miss dairy.

      Reply
    84. Michelle Garrity

      May 16, 2017 at 8:05 am

      Good old spaghetti and meatballs

      Reply
    85. Cynthia C

      May 16, 2017 at 6:48 am

      I like to make lasagna with pasta sauce.

      Reply
    86. Glendy Cortez

      May 16, 2017 at 3:06 am

      Chicken Parmesan

      Reply
    87. Kobi Hensley

      May 15, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      I make lasagna all the time with pasta sauce 🙂

      Reply
    88. maria s

      May 15, 2017 at 11:08 pm

      I love using pasta sauce to make ziti!

      Reply
    89. Timmy

      May 15, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Chicken parmesan and lasagna.

      Reply
    90. Thomas Gibson

      May 15, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      My favorite is a pumpkin mashed lasagna bake. So delicious.

      Reply
    91. Breanne

      May 15, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      I like spaghetti.

      Reply
    92. cindy schierl

      May 15, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Spaghetti

      Reply
    93. Tracy Shafer

      May 15, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I love making spaghetti.

      Reply
    94. Ann Fantom

      May 15, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      I like to make chicken parmesan

      Reply

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