Marinara sauce is a pantry staple in our house. We use it to make easy lasagnas and great Instant Pot braises.

Join us, Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors of over three dozen titles. We know a thing or two about using marinara for more than just pasta.

We've got ideas for turning that jar into all sorts of meals. But do remember: a jar of marinara sauce should have the same ingredients you'd use if you made it from scratch. Get the best, then get dinner on the table with lots of easy ideas for a jar of marinara sauce.