And it takes no time at all.

Sometimes you’ve just got to pop open a jar of store-bought tomato sauce.

And fortunately, it doesn’t take any time at all.

Southern Living Easy Freezer Tomato Sauce in the dutch oven to serve

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Alison Miksch

How To Elevate Jarred Sauce: 3 Ways

1.

If you have time, allow the sauce to reduce on low heat for 15 to 30 minutes.

This will concentrate the sugar and ingredients for a more robust flavor.

Slow-Cooker Tomato Sauce

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Add Butter

Yes, that’s right.

Toss in a few tablespoons ofbutter, and let it melt into the sauce.

I avoid jarred tomato sauces that contain basil.