Adding 1 secret ingredient to jar sauces will make them taste '20 times better'

A jar of pasta sauce is the perfect solution when you need a quick meal, especially during the working week when time can be stretched. Pasta is a go to option for millions of households thanks to it being extremely versatile, affordable and best of all easy to make.

If it's a comforting bowl of pasta that you're craving, there are rows upon rows of supermarket shelves stacked with ready-made sauces. Ready in a matter of minutes, they're perfect if you're pushed for time in the kitchen or are tired after a day at work and don't fancy cooking for hours. However, it's no surprise to anyone that they aren't always the most flavourful.

If you are finding yourself rushing to your local supermarket in search of a jar of pasta to make a speedy dinner but are left unsatisfied with its taste then you may want to add one secret ingredient that will make it taste "20 times better".

If you have a jar of spaghetti sauce in your hand and want to elevate its taste simply add a dollop of ricotta which will add a mouthwatering creaminess to your pasta.

Ricotta is the perfect ingredient to use for a low effort pasta sauce that makes for a lighter, mellower tasting Italian meal.

To add the ricotta to your pasta simply stir it into a bowl of hot spaghetti and serve. This soft italian cheese also make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts.

Foodie expert Food52 says: "A dollop of ricotta or mascarpone adds lightly sweet creaminess, while soft goat cheese or even a humble cream cheese adds tangy richness to elevate dull tomato sauce.

"A generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes any plate of pasta look all dressed up, while adding a welcome kick of umami. It's also another way of adding some salt."