I attempted grocery store own-brand pasta sauces - the winner has an actual depth of taste, I choose it to Dolmio

WE all love a Spaghetti Bolognese however the price of a jar of Dolmio pasta sauce is rising.

In response to current figures from The Grocer, the value has soared by a whopping 51 per cent this 12 months.

We examined grocery store own-brand pasta sauce

A 500g jar will now set you again round £2.50 relying the place you store.

However will a less expensive, own-brand sauce style us good in our favourite pasta dishes?

Mum-of-three Lynsey Hope, 41, from West Malling, Kent, tried out some grocery store jars and right here, she shares her verdict:

Important Waitrose Bolognese Sauce (340g)

We loved the Waitrose one — We beloved the Waitrose oneCredit score: Gary Stone

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Lynsey says: “A tremendous product from Waitrose. It is cheap – cheaper actually per 100g than Morrisons. The tomatoes had an actual depth of taste and weren’t too acidic. It wasn’t as sugary as different manufacturers.

“My solely small criticism is that it is fairly a small jar. Larger households may choose a much bigger dimension. However this tasted much better than costlier manufacturers. 5 stars. I will be shopping for extra.”

Style: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Total: 10/10
Whole rating: 30/30

Morrisons The Finest Bolognese with Barolo Pasta Sauce (350g)

This one stood out from the rest as well — This one stood out from the remaining as nicelyCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “Cherished this sauce – it actually stood out from the remaining. It is not as sugary as Dolmio and the depth of taste is scrumptious.

“It tasted extra home-made and everybody beloved my scummy pasta with this on it. Beware it does comprise crimson wine.

“The one cause this isn’t my winner is that Waitrose was additionally yummy, however cheaper.”

Style: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Total: 9/10
Whole rating: 28/30

Lidl Baresa Bolognese Sauce (500g)

Lidl's was a pleasant surprise — Lidl’s was a nice shockCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “I discovered it fairly arduous to coat all of the meat with this Baresa sauce from Lidl. It regarded fairly watery and my expectations had been low earlier than I began tucking in.

“I used to be left pleasantly stunned. The style was truly nice. It wasn’t as wealthy as Dolmio however it felt mild and good to eat.

“The perfect factor – it is solely 69p for a 500g jar. Shopping for one in every of these as a substitute of Dolmio each week may prevent over £78 a 12 months – an incredible saving!”

Style: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Total: 9/10
Whole rating: 27/30

Tesco Easy Bolognese Sauce (500g)

The Tesco sauce might be a bit too sweet — The Tesco sauce may be a bit too candyCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “A easy and wealthy sauce from Tesco, I favored it, however thought it was maybe a bit of too candy. My children – preferring a easy sauce – lapped it up although.”

Style: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Total: 7/10
Whole rating: 21/30

Aldi Cucina Easy Tomato Sauce Pasta (500g)

We thought Aldi's was a little soft — We thought Aldi’s was a bit of smoothCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “A bit bland to be sincere. It is an excellent value however in the event you use this as a base to your Bolognese you may wish to add a number of herbs and spices to spice up the style.

“Once more, it is an excellent value, and you could possibly do worse than this pasta sauce from Aldi.”

Style: 5/10
Value: 9/10
Total: 6/10
Whole rating: 20/30

Sainsbury’s So Natural Tomato sauce with Basil (350g)

The Sainsbury's one is a bit too expensive for what it is — The Sainsbury’s one is a bit too costly for what it’sCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “A beautiful base for Bolognese or any pasta. It tasted beautiful – extra like a sauce you’d make your self at residence, however it’s very costly at £1.90 a jar.

“Preferred it however at that value I would not rush again for extra.”

Style: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Total: 6/10
Whole rating: 18/30

Heinz Tomato Sauce for Bolognese (350g)

This isn't worth the price — This is not definitely worth the valueCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “This Heinz sauce incorporates no added sugar so it is a more healthy alternative than many, however it’s very costly – almost twice the value of my favourite Waitrose sauce – and the priciest included on this take a look at.

“The tomatoes had a beautiful taste however I believed it had an excessive amount of carrot in it. Not definitely worth the excessive price ticket.”

Style: 6/10
Value: 5/10
Total: 6/10
Whole rating: 17/30

Dolmio Unique Bolognese Sauce (500g)

This one is far too sugary — This one is much too sugaryCredit score: Gary Stone

Lynsey says: “By no means been an enormous fan of Dolmio. It’s totally fast and simple to make use of however to me, this tastes far too sugary and candy. The tomatoes had been very acidic.

“I did not like the value a lot both – there are cheaper alternate options which style higher than this.”

Style: 5/10
Value: 5/10
Total: 5/10
Whole rating: 15/30

Asda Easy Bolognese Sauce (500g)

If you're on a tight budget this might be okay, but otherwise not the best — Should you’re on a good finances this may be okay, however in any other case not the perfectCredit score: Gary Stone

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Lynsey says: “Fairly runny, it felt a bit ‘pretend’ regardless that the elements state it’s 78 per cent tomatoes. Tremendous low cost in the event you’re on a good finances however not my favorite.”

Style: 4/10
Value: 6/10
Total: 4/10
Whole rating: 14/30

I attempted grocery store own-brand pasta sauces – the winner has an actual depth of taste, I choose it to Dolmio