You could simmer your own homemade marinara sauce from garden-fresh tomatoes and herbs menu. But for meals in a flash, jarred marinara is your friend.
Prep suggestions
Not only is it an obvious choice for spaghetti or other pasta, but it can also add tomato-y oomph to DIY pizzas, sliders and subs UFABET
Elevate pizza night (quickly) with purchased garlic naan bread, a schmear of marinara, mozzarella, diced roasted red peppers, and olives.
Save it for later
Close the lid tightly on jarred marinara and pop it in the fridge. If you won’t use it within a week or two, stick it in the freezer instead: it will last 6 months.
If you’ve got just a smidge to use up, slip it into chili or meatloaf. Everyone will wonder about the je nais se quoi ingredient that added such savory flavor.
Health benefits
With tomatoes as its first ingredient, marinara sauce features some of their health benefits, like ample amounts of the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene helps quell inflammation—which may be why it’s been linked to reduced risk of certain cancers and improved vascular healthTrusted Source.
However, be sure to check the ingredients and choose a jar with minimal added sugar.