I used my expertise as a chef to compare store-bought jars of Classico, Newman's Own, Primal Kitchen, Barilla, and Rao's ...

Scratch-made tomato sauce is a tradition for many, but sometimes, store-bought is more convenient. And it turns out the best ...

I also prefer some texture in my pasta sauce so this was too smooth for me. Because of its sweetness and texture, I think Classico's marinara might work better on pizza. The 24-ounce jar cost $4.29.

Here's how each sauce stacked up. First, I tasted the Classico Cabernet marinara with herbs. Though I was intrigued by Classico's use of Cabernet, the sauce just didn't feel right on pasta.