Reading comprehension and expectations

For our first dinner at home we decided on something simple--pasta with meat sauce. We were pleased to find in the supermarket ground beef, spaghettini, sauce, and even parmesan cheese!

 I looked at the label on the jar and sounded out the letters "tomatnaya pasta." Because it came in a jar, I expected it to be for pasta, like Ragu.

But no, it was "tomato paste."  Wait! Doesn't tomato paste always come in a can? Not here.

Our spaghetti sauce was rather strong tonight. Next time we need oregano and basil too.