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Pasta sauce
Savory and tomato-forward, ranging from bright and acidic to rich and slow-simmered depending on the style.
Lens analyzedJarred pasta sauce is a ready-made tomato-based sauce, ranging from simple marinara to meat, vegetable, or cream-enriched versions, meant to be heated and tossed with cooked pasta. It's one of the most common shortcuts for a quick weeknight dinner.
Where it comes from
Jarred tomato sauce became a supermarket category as Italian-American home cooking spread widely across North America, with brands packaging a simmered sauce so cooks could skip building one from raw tomatoes.
Buying it
Check the ingredient list for added sugar and how far down tomatoes appear, since recipes and quality vary widely between budget and premium jars. A thicker, chunkier sauce usually signals more actual tomato content.
Storing it
An unopened jar keeps in the pantry for a long stretch. Once opened, refrigerate it and use it within about a week, or freeze portions for longer storage.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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