If you’re like me and always on the lookout for that one pantry staple that can elevate your everyday pasta game—look no further than Kirkland’s Marinara Sauce from Tuscany (Crop 2024), available now at Costco.
This isn’t your average jarred sauce. Sourced straight from Tuscany and crafted with vine-ripened Italian tomatoes, the 2024 crop brings an unmatched freshness and balance of flavor. It’s rich, slightly sweet, with a beautiful herbaceous aroma—and it tastes like it simmered on Nonna’s stove all day. Whether you’re dressing up a simple spaghetti or going full gourmet, this sauce is your new secret weapon.
And speaking of gourmet… let me introduce you to a pasta recipe I created using this sauce, a dish that came out so good I had to give it a name:
Tuscan Sunset Penne
A velvety, vibrant dish that marries Italian tradition with cozy comfort. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests—this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients:
1/2 box of penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup chicken breast, cubed Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1 cup Kirkland Marinara Sauce from Tuscany (Crop 2024) 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese Fresh basil or parmesan to garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and red pepper, sautéing until softened. Add the chicken cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked through. Stir in the Kirkland Marinara Sauce and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and luscious. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to loosen. Toss in the cooked penne and stir to coat evenly. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or a sprinkle of parmesan.
Why it works: The Kirkland Marinara adds a bold tomato foundation, the chicken and veggies make it hearty, and the mascarpone creates that perfect creamy finish. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl.
Trust me—once you try the Crop 2024 Marinara, you’ll want to stock up. And once you try Tuscan Sunset Penne, you’ll want to make it again and again.
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