After tasting 17 nationally available marinara sauces, Bon Appétit editors named Bertolli the best overall and best for pasta, Rao’s the best for pizza, and Mezzetta the best for dipping. Our favorite marinara: BertolliBertolli Traditional Marinara won the top spot for marinara sauce for its rich tomato flavor and pleasantly chunky texture. Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Bertolli Traditional Marinara Sauce, six 24-oz jars $17 AmazonThe best marinara for pizza: Rao’sWhile chunky marinara is best for pasta, pizzas benefit from a smoother sauce. Rao’s Homemade Marinara delivered exactly that, plus robust flavor, which is why our editors declared this jar the ideal store-bought marinara for homemade pizza. The best marinara for dipping: MezzettaFor dipping, we wanted a marinara that was fresh and flavorful right out of the jar, no heating required.