It's a Utica Thing Marinara Sauce is a regional specialty inspired by the bold, hearty Italian-American culinary traditions of Utica, New York. This Costco pack includes three 24-ounce jars, totaling 4.5 pounds of sauce.

Known as "Maa-Da-Nad" in Utica's local dialect, this marinara is crafted from crushed tomatoes, water, onions, butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and basil. It contains no MSG. The sauce reflects the distinctive flavor profile of Utica's Italian-American community, where rich tomato sauces are a cornerstone of local cuisine.

Versatile and ready to use, this sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, as a base for pizza, with mussels marinara, or in any recipe calling for a quality tomato sauce. It is the same sauce used in It's a Utica Thing's famous Tomato Pie.