Classico · 24 oz
Classico Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce
What it is
This is a jar of pasta sauce made with ripe tomatoes that have been roasted to deepen their flavor. It also contains garlic, which is roasted alongside the tomatoes to mellow its sharpness and bring out a sweet, savory note. The sauce is simmered to create a rich and smooth consistency, perfect for coating pasta or serving as a base for other dishes. It is ready to use straight from the jar.
How people cook with it
This sauce is a convenient way to add a flavorful tomato base to many meals. It works well as a quick sauce for pasta or as an ingredient in more complex recipes.
- Pasta sauce
- Pizza base
- Dip for breadsticks
- Sauce for chicken or fish
To use, simply heat the sauce gently in a saucepan over medium heat until it is warm. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. You can pour it directly over cooked pasta, use it as a base for homemade pizza, or incorporate it into casseroles and baked dishes. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it with additional ingredients like sautéed onions, herbs, or a splash of wine. It can also be used cold as a dip.
How it differs from similar foods
Compared to a standard marinara, this sauce has a more intense tomato flavor due to the roasting process. The roasted garlic provides a sweeter, less pungent garlic taste than raw garlic, creating a more complex and rounded flavor profile.
Who it is for
Home cooks looking for a quick and flavorful sauce for weeknight meals.
How to keep the rest
After opening, transfer any unused sauce to a clean, airtight container. Refrigerate the sauce and use it within 7 to 10 days for best quality. Do not freeze the sauce in the original glass jar.