A Taste of Tradition, Straight From Mama’s Kitchen
Helen Marie’s Italian Spaghetti Sauce — simmered for two full days for deep, rich, authentic Italian flavor.
Our Story
Growing up in Chicago in an Italian family, spaghetti night was a weekly tradition. My mom, Helen Marie, made a sauce that everyone loved — rich, hearty, and full of comfort. In 1974, I began enhancing her recipe, slow-cooking each batch for two days to deepen the flavor.
The response was overwhelming. We started selling the sauce in local markets and at events, and people kept coming back for more.
The photo on every bottle is my mom when she was young — a reminder of the family tradition behind every jar. I continue making this sauce with the same care she taught me, so you can enjoy a true taste of home.
— Carl Giese
The Sauce
Why It's Special
Helen Marie’s Sauce began as a cherished family recipe from Chicago, created by Helen Marie herself and loved at countless family dinners. In 1974, her son Carl continued the tradition, enhancing and perfecting the flavors while preserving everything that made his mother’s sauce unforgettable. Each batch is slow-cooked for a full 48 hours, allowing the tomatoes, herbs, and spices to develop a depth and richness you simply can’t rush. For years, the sauce was sold in local markets and at community events, gaining a loyal following — and now, it’s finally available online for anyone to enjoy. Whether you’re serving pasta, meatballs, sausage, pizza, or roasted vegetables, this is the kind of sauce that elevates every dish and brings true Italian comfort to the table.
Ingredients
The ingredients in Helen Marie’s Sauce are simple, authentic, and chosen for their rich Italian flavor. Each jar is made with Roma tomatoes, sea salt, citric acid, organic spices, pepper, sugar, fennel, red wine, garlic, onion, marjoram, savory, sage, sunflower oil, thyme, crushed red pepper, and hot giardiniera. Every component is selected to create a balanced, hearty sauce that brings depth and warmth to any meal.
How to Enjoy
Heating the Sauce
- Stovetop: Pour sauce into a saucepan and heat until gently bubbling. Allow steam to remove excess water for ideal thickness.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over al dente pasta
- Add to Italian sausage & meatballs
- Use as a base for homemade pizza
- Spoon over roasted vegetables
- Pair with cheesy garlic bread
Refrigerate after opening.
If freezing the jar, leave ½ inch of space to avoid breakage.
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Contact Us
Do you have questions or comments about our products? We love to hear from our customers. Send us a message, and we will get back to you soon.
cgiese@helenmaries.com 615-651-2204 Instagram: @Helen_Maries_Sauce
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