I judged the sauces based on their taste, texture, freshness, and whether or not I would buy ... max. Rao's marinara, in particular, is almost as good as any carefully cooked homemade sauce ...

It's Rao's Homemade Marinara, and learning this little tidbit made my Italian-American self so happy — because it just so happens to be the only jarred sauce I (or my family) will buy.