Since tomatoes vary in acidity, make sure to add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice per 16-ounce jar of tomato sauce. ... When properly stored, canned tomato sauce holds up for about two years.

Typically, a 28-ounce can ranges from about $1.00 to $1.50, making them an affordable option, but not necessarily the best choice for true tomato flavor. 14. Great Value Whole Peeled Tomatoes ...

I used canned whole tomatoes, tomato sauce and dry seasonings. ... Then, stir in a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes, without its juices, and heat through. This will thicken the sauce more, ...

Easy to find in stores, and excellent quality for the price: The Cento Italian Style Whole Peeled Tomatoes (about $2.65 per 28-ounce can at the time of publication) and the Cento Certified San ...