When I lived in Philly, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s were my bread and butter. Sadly, there isn’t a Whole Foods closer than Cincinnati. But, Trader Joe’s is only fifteen minutes from the house! A few weeks ago, I headed over to see if there were any cool new products. Along with some other treats, I found this: Italian Tomato Starter Sauce.

This stuff is great for a quick meal. All I did was add some fresh tomatoes and some italian seasoning and I had a great marinara, ready for pasta. It can also be used as a starter for salsa, bolognese, and tons of other sauces. Basically, it’s a quick way to get that homemade taste when you’re short on time.