Costco is Selling a 'Reserve' Flavor Of Ina Garten's Favorite Pasta Sauce & It's Got a Spicy Kick

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If you have any Italian or Italian-American friends, you’ve probably heard them say that jarred pasta sauce is basically outlawed in their homes — but then there comes this caveat: “…except for Rao’s.” Rao’s Homemade Marinara is widely considered to be the best jarred pasta sauce around, with even Ina Garten saying on the record that it’s one of her pantry staples. But is there a way to improve upon perfection? The answer is yes, and it’s found in the Rao’s Homemade “Limited Reserve” line of products, which the company describes on its website as its “most exclusive line of products yet.” But surprisingly, there’s one flavor from the Limited Reserve line of sauces that’s now available at Costco, and customers are impressed with its spicy flavor.

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The sauce in question is Rao’s Homade Limited Reserve Calabrian Chili Marinara. It’s described as a “sweet and spicy Calabrian Chili marinara,” made with sweet, ripe Italian cherry tomatoes and spicy Calabrian chilis. The rest of the ingredients list is simple, not loaded with sugar, corn syrup, or mystery ingredients and preservatives; think: Italian whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, carrots, basil, and more.

“We tried it tonight and it’s divine,” shared one Instagram commenter. “Just made mine with ravioli..sooo good,” shared another. And according to CostcoHotFinds, Costco is currently selling two-jar packs of this Limited Reserve Rao’s Homemade Calabrian Chili Marinara for just $14.99. That’s an amazing deal, considering that on the Rao’s Homemade website, single jars are being sold for $16.99. That’s the magic of a Costco membership!

Customers on the Rao’s website have also given the sauce, which has a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating, rave reviews.

“You’d be hard pressed to find a richer, more flavorful sauce,” one customer said. Another shared, “I actually ate sauce right out of the jar.” It’s really that good!

What if you don’t have a Costco near you, or if the price tag on this product is a little out of your budget? It’s not quite the same, but Rao’s Homemade Arrabbiata, a spicy marinara sauce, is available at Target for just $7.99, and customers rave about its flavor too. It also has a 4.9 out of 5 star rating, and reviewers have said things like “It’s tasty — like my Nonna made!” “this is the best jar sauce hands down,” and “Rao’s Arrabbiata is the holy grail of pasta sauces.”

Ina Garten's Favorite Sauce Got a Spicy Makeover at Costco
Ina Garten's Favorite Sauce Got a Spicy Makeover at Costco

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Whether you grab a two-pack of the Rao’s Homemade Limited Reserve Calabrian Chili Marinara at Costco, or a jar of the Arrabbiata from Target, you next pasta night is bound to be memorable.

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