As chef Giada De Laurentiis told Refinery 29, all you need to do to elevate store-bought pasta sauce is throw a chunk of Parmesan cheese or its rind in the sauce while heating it.

Per Giada, “It gives [the sauce] a velvety, cheesy texture.” Plus, the cheese's salty, nutty, and slightly tangy taste adds a warm depth to the relatively mild flavors of pasta.

The cheese’s richness also balances the acidity of marinara sauce. While it’s safe to eat Parmesan rind, you must remove it before digging in, as heat can make it tough and chewy.