"Few sandwiches are as comforting and delicious as a simple grilled cheese. While the sandwich is nearly perfect on its own, pairing it with tomato soup is an old standby for making a tasty meal. But soup isn't your only option for a tasty combination. If you want to amp up the tomato flavor, leave the soup in the cupboard and grab a jar of marinara sauce instead."
"A traditional marinara doesn't have to be strictly the purview of meatballs or spaghetti. There are plenty of unexpected ways to enjoy marinara sauce, and when you think about it, you already know it goes perfectly with both melted cheese and crusty bread. After all, what are you dipping your mozzarella sticks in? Marinara sauce was made for this. While tomato soup can have a warm, creamy, comforting appeal,"
Grilled cheese pairs exceptionally well with marinara sauce used as a dip, offering a stronger tomato profile and heartier contrast to melted cheese than tomato soup. A jarred marinara can be warmed or served cold for temperature contrast and can be enhanced with garlic or basil to lean into Italian flavors. Choose a bowl large enough to dip a sandwich corner. Marinara complements both melted cheese and crusty bread and can substitute for traditional tomato soup, providing more tomato intensity and a savory-sweet balance that brightens a simple, comforting sandwich.
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