I tried all the jarred pasta sauces I could find at Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best

• The organic classic marinara was my least-favorite sauce because I thought it lacked flavor.
• The creamy tomato-basil sauce and the roasted-garlic marinara were my top two picks.

I thought the tomato-basil marinara tasted a lot like the organic version.

Although the sauce was a bit too creamy for my liking, I think it’s a solid premade option.

The creamy tomato-basil sauce was rich and flavorful.

However, the roasted garlic truly elevated this into a league of its own, adding an extra dimension of irresistible flavor. Even the smell of it warming up on the stove made my nostrils flare in anticipation.

The roasted-garlic marinara is a great pour-and-go sauce.

Though the flavor was prominent, it didn’t overshadow the tomatoes or other herbs, so it tasted quite well-rounded.

It’s not too sweet or salty, so unless you really hate garlic, I think this would be palatable to pretty much anyone.

Plus, this marinara earns high marks in my book for versatility. Sometimes, you just need a sauce that goes with everything to make your pasta nights easier.

Overall, I think Trader Joe’s roasted-garlic sauce is a great-value, good-quality marinara you’ll use over and over again.