Question: can i use marinara sauce instead of crushed tomatoes?
Answer: Use Marinara or Pasta Sauce Using another tomato-based sauce as a substitute may work, but the problem here is that these sauces are already seasoned. If you need to use a jarred sauce, be mindful of the other spices and seasonings you will be using in your recipe so you don't get an overload of garlic, salt, or basil.