Jarred pasta sauce is one of the best store-bought ingredients to use as a shortcut at dinnertime. Whether you're in the mood for a dish with classic red sauce, creamy alfredo, or bright pesto, these jarred pasta sauce recipes go above and beyond your expectations of a usual pasta night.

Check out these quick-and-easy dinner recipes that you can make with a jar of tomato sauce. You’ve got this.

This simple gnocchi recipe takes only about 25 minutes to pull together, but it's totally date-night worthy! A fancy, hearty weeknight tested dinner that features a creamy red sauce that is really cheesy and delicious. I use a basic marinara sauce with added light cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh basil, white wine, and fresh mozzarella cheese to really up the ante.

A restaurant-worthy Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta made by simmering spicy sausage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, & wine. Ready in 30 minutes!

This delicious and creamy pasta dish showcases penne pasta, fresh spinach, and roasted red peppers, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

This creamy tomato pasta recipe comes together quickly and uses everyday ingredients. You'll love the silky tomato sauce!

Gigi Hadid's Spicy Vodka Pasta is tender pasta in a rich and creamy tomato sauce with garlic, diced shallot, tomato paste and red pepper flakes. This recipe is so simple and delicious that it has quickly become one of my go-to dishes when I'm craving pasta! It's super easy to make and can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! This Gigi Hadid vodka sauce and pasta is one of those simple recipes that has minimal ingredients, but is just so flavorful and satisfying.

Vodka sauce is a delicious combination of tomatoes, cream, and vodka that creates a creamy and flavorful pasta sauce that's perfect for any occasion.

This creamy pasta dinner can be made in less than 20 minutes and tastes like it is straight out of your favorite Italian restaurant.

This spicy rigatoni is bursting with fiery flavors! Every forkful showcases the warmth of crushed red pepper, the richness of Parmesan and cream, and the tanginess of marinara.