Pumpkin season is arriving in full force, and Aldi is ready to surprise shoppers with something new when two unexpected fall sauces hit shelves on August 20, 2025. Every autumn, the budget-friendly grocer fills its aisles with seasonal finds, from pumpkin spice coffee to maple candles. But this year, they’ve moved beyond sweets and lattes, venturing into savory territory with two new pasta sauces that are anything but ordinary: Specially Selected Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce and Specially Selected Pumpkin Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce.
Smoky Heat Meets Autumn Sweetness
The Pumpkin Chipotle sauce takes a bold approach, marrying the mellow sweetness of pumpkin with the smoky, earthy heat of chipotle chili peppers. The result is a sauce that’s creamy, complex, and deeply comforting.
Shoppers say the spice is present but balanced. One Redditor raved: “Amazing! It is more of a smoky flavor with the pumpkin [taste] being very subtle. I think they did a great job incorporating the two flavors.” Another fan shared how it turned an ordinary dinner into a seasonal standout: “Tonight I made it…it did not disappoint! I only used half the jar and it made 4 meals.”
Comfort In a Jar
For those who prefer something a little gentler, the Pumpkin Butternut Squash sauce offers a velvety, subtly sweet blend that leans into cozy autumn comfort. Butternut squash and pumpkin create a naturally smooth texture, making it a perfect partner for cheese-filled ravioli, tender gnocchi, or roasted chicken.
At 24-ounces per jar and priced around $3.49, both sauces are part of Aldi’s Specially Selected line, known for gourmet-inspired products without the gourmet price tag. They’re also versatile beyond pasta night. Shoppers have suggested using them as a base for autumn soups, a sauce for baked casseroles, or even a dip for grilled cheese. One Aldi fan recommended tossing roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots in the Pumpkin Butternut Squash sauce for an easy holiday side dish.
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Get Them Before They’re Gone
Like many of Aldi’s seasonal offerings, these sauces are available only for a limited time. While pumpkin flavored products are nothing new, these seasonal sauces have taken the autumnal favorite to another level, breaking the mold of typical “fall flavors’ with unexpected profiles.
So whether you’re in the mood for a bit of sassy heat or mellow, creamy, comfort in a jar, Aldi’s new pumpkin pasta sauces make it easy to put dinner on the table with a seasonal twist. Just don’t wait too long. Once they’re gone, you may be counting the days until next fall.
