Maybe its just us, but the smell of a luscious red sauce heating up in harmony with boiling pasta is a nostalgic memory of a simple dinner of yesteryear. But unlike many meals from our childhoods, a simple weeknight spaghetti and marinara dinner is still a staple that evokes heartiness, warmth, and family even into adulthood. And boy, can Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara get you there within minutes of cracking open a fresh jar.

We start with a classic tomato puree base and crank up the flavors from there; soybean oil, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, and plenty of parsley, basil, and oregano to be precise. A traditional whirlwind of flavors, but an ideal balance of each one comes together to make our Roasted Garlic Marinara as delightfully delicious as if you were enjoying an authentic Italian dinner during a night out on the town. But we don’t require a reservation, suit and tie, or parking validation for this authentically Italian Roasted Garlic Marina sauce to be enjoyed. And don’t limit yourself to pasta recipes, think of this mouthwatering Marinara as just the beginning of shakshuka, minestrone, ratatouille, or a creamy tomato soup. All waiting, at your finger tips, once you pop the top of this shelf-stable sauce.