3: The Future of Processed Foods

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Another thing the beloved grocery chain offers in spades?

So much so, you might be tempted to try them all just like I did.

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When it comes to cream-based sauces, you are looking for creaminess and cheesiness, he says.

Another tip from Bouvier?

Be mindful of the amount of sodium in jarred pasta sauce.

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It was well-balanced and just rich enough, thanks to the cream and Parmesan cheese.

The flavors of the tomatoes also shone through.

I tasted hints of basil, though it wasnt a prominent flavor in the sauce.

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Overall, I could enjoy this as is.

(Think: pizza or shakshuka.)

It coatedand clung ontothe noodles surprisingly well.

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Texture:This pasta sauce is thick with a smooth consistency.

It evenly coated the noodles, and it managed to retain its texture at higher temperatures.

It has a kick to it, thanks to cayenne pepper, and it is indeed savory.

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While youll findand tastea host of seasonings in the jar, the most prominent among them was cumin.

The sauce itself is on the soupy side.

Texture:Neither too thick nor too runny, this pasta sauce has a texture that isjust right.

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Texture:This pasta sauce is on the thinner side.

It isnt, however, runny.

Texture:Much like the Limone Alfredo Sauce, this sauce is among the thickest ones on the list.

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Youll only need a few of the stuff to coat your noodles.

Take it from LaMarita, who shares five ways to enhance the flavor of your favorite store-bought pasta sauce.

Onions and garlic

Onions and garlic can take a pasta sauce from good to great, says LaMarita.

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Basil, oregano, and parsley, are among the options that LaMarita recommends for pasta sauce.

Chopped vegetables

Chopped vegetables like carrots and bell peppers can be added to tomato-based pasta sauces, too.

Carrots and bell peppers can sweeten the sauce, which in turn, lend it more complexity.

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If using veggies, youll want to add them in with your onions and garlic, says LaMarita.

Red wine

Tomato-based pasta sauces can also benefit from a few glugs of red wine.

It adds a little acidity, says LaMarita.

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Pour in the red winebut nottoomuchwhen cooking the onions and garlic.

This will allow it to cook down and prevent the wine-y taste.

Youll want to pour in the heavy cream after sauteing your onions and garlic.

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The cream will take on the flavor of the onions and garlic, says LaMarita.

Many jarred pasta sauces, particularly tomato-based varieties, can serve as a canvas for culinary experimentation.

It could also work as a sauce for roasted meats and veggies, like bell peppers and eggplant.

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As LaMarita will tell you, the uses for jarred pasta sauce are many.

Its an infinite world, he says.

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