# Chunky Pasta Sauces Trader Joe’s Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce is Made with Harissa By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chunky-tomato-pepper-pasta-sauce References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/spicy-chunky-tomato--pepper-pasta-sauce) Fall is the perfect time for warm and comforting dishes like pasta, which is why [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-garlic-jalapeo-hot-sauce) has just rolled out a new Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce. Ideals for cold-weather dishes, Trader Joe’s new Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce is jarred, prepared tomato sauce with some tasty add-ins. The 'chunky' part of the sauce comes from the use of whole, peeled, San Marzano tomatoes and additional diced tomatoes. There are also a few red bell peppers thrown in for variety. As for the seasonings, the heat comes from the use of [harissa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-peri-peri), as well as other spices such as paprika, cumin, garlic, cayenne, black pepper, and coriander. Perfect for everything from pasta to pizza and even Shakshuka, Trader Joe's Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce is a great addition to any pantry. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chunky Pasta Sauces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and flavorful chunky pasta sauces using unconventional ingredients. - **Spicy Flavored Sauces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create spicy pasta sauces with diverse and bold flavors to cater to the increasing demand for heat. - **Convenient Pantry Staples:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce ready-made pasta sauces that offer convenience and versatility for quick and flavorful meals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new flavors and ingredients to create innovative pasta sauces and meet the changing consumer preferences. - **Gourmet & Specialty Foods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop premium and artisanal pasta sauces with unique flavors and textures to cater to the gourmet food market. - **Meal Delivery & Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized meal kits or subscription services that include pre-measured ingredients and specialty pasta sauces for easy cooking at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-garlic-jalapeo-hot-sauce.md) - [Warming Calabrian Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calabrian-chili-spicy-pasta-sauce.md) - [Artichoke-Based Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-artichoke-pasta-sauce.md) - [Frozen Farfalle Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-farfalle-pasta-with-italian-chicken-sausage.md) - [Tomato-Based Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pesto-rosso.md) - [Sweet Potato Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-habanero-hot-sauce.md) - [Private Label Pizza Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-pizza-sauce.md) - [Naturally Flavored Enchilada Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-enchilada-sauce.md) - [Wood Oven-Cooked Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-meat-pizza.md)