Mrs. Wages Pasta Sauce Canning Mix, 6 x 5 oz Packets — Makes ~30 Pints, No Artificial Colors or Flavors

Mrs. Wages Pasta Sauce Canning Mix is a ready-to-use spice blend that turns fresh or canned tomatoes into up to 30 pints of flavorful pasta sauce.

If you grow tomatoes, buy in-season bargains, or simply prefer homemade sauce, this kit streamlines the process. Each 5 oz packet is portioned to mix with tomatoes or tomato paste and yields five pints (quarts); the six-pack gives you enough mix for about 30 pints. The blend is kosher certified, contains no artificial colors or flavors, and is formulated to produce a savory, slightly spicy spaghetti-style sauce that can be served immediately, frozen, or preserved by water-bath canning.

How do I turn garden tomatoes into ready-to-serve pasta sauce?

Start with peeled, crushed, or canned tomatoes and follow the packet directions to combine tomatoes and the Mrs. Wages mix. Simmer briefly to marry flavors and adjust seasoning to taste. The formula is straightforward for first-time saucemakers while giving predictable results for experienced preservers.

• Use peeled and crushed ripe tomatoes or a mix of tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Combine tomatoes and one 5 oz packet per 5 pints, simmer per packet instructions.
• Adjust heat with red pepper or sugar if desired before canning or serving.

What are the safest ways to store the finished sauce?

You have three primary storage options: serve hot, freeze, or water-bath can the sauce for shelf storage. If you plan to shelf-stable your sauce, follow tested boiling water-bath canning instructions and ensure jars and lids are sanitized. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers and label with date; frozen sauce keeps about a year.

• Serve immediately over browned ground beef for a quick meat sauce.
• Freeze in quart containers up to 12 months for convenience.
• Process in a boiling water bath for shelf-stable storage following canning safety guidelines.

How much sauce will one package produce and can I modify the recipe?

One 5 oz packet is formulated to make five pints (quarts) of sauce; the six-pack yields roughly 30 pints total. The mix is a base seasoning blend, so it’s designed to be flexible—you can add browned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, or extra spices to personalize flavor and texture while maintaining predictable preservation results.

• One packet + tomatoes = 5 pints; six packets = about 30 pints total.
• Add sautéed onions, garlic, browned hamburger, or mushrooms for richness.
• Increase or decrease red pepper flakes for milder or spicier sauce.

What should I know before canning this sauce at home?

Familiarize yourself with safe home-canning practices before starting: sterilize jars and lids, follow tested processing times, and use a reliable recipe for acid/ingredient ratios. This mix is intended for boiling water-bath methods with quick-process recipes, but always verify processing times and altitude adjustments from authoritative canning resources.

• Sanitize jars and lids; follow a tested boiling water-bath recipe.
• Verify processing times and make altitude adjustments if needed.
• Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place and check seals before use.

Who is this for? Home cooks, gardeners, and small-scale preservers who want consistent, flavorful pasta sauce without formulating spice blends from scratch will appreciate Mrs. Wages Pasta Sauce Canning Mix. It’s especially useful for those with an abundance of fresh or canned tomatoes who want multiple storage options—immediate serving, long-term freezing, or shelf-stable canning—while keeping ingredients simple and kosher standards met.

Ingredients

Food Starch, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Maltodextrin, Spice, Dehydrated Garlic, Paprika, Citric Acid, Soybean Oil.