Tomato Gorgonzola Sauce

The simple addition of a tangy cheese like Gorgonzola gives this sauce an extra flavor dimension. Added at the end of cooking, the cheese melts into the sauce and turns it creamy. Serve over fettuccine. Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce is a rich and creamy sauce that combines the tangy flavors of Gorgonzola cheese with the natural sweetness […]
Two Tomato Sauce

Sun-dried tomatoes heighten the flavor of this sauce. It is delicious on pasta, as a dip for crudités, or as a sauce for cooked vegetables. Two-Tomato Sauce is a flavorful and versatile sauce that combines the rich sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes with the vibrant freshness of cherry tomatoes. This sauce offers a delightful balance of […]
Tiny Tomato Sauce

Sweet grape and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, so you don’t have to wait for summer to enjoy this sauce. Spread it on crostini or toss it with pasta. Tiny-Tomato Sauce is a delightful and versatile sauce made from small grape or cherry tomatoes. This sauce showcases the vibrant flavors of these tiny tomatoes, creating […]
Marinara Sauce

When my husband and I return from our travels and are craving some home cooking, I prepare this sauce. Fresh tomatoes are my first choice, but when they are not available, I make it with canned Italian tomatoes. Buy the best ones you can find, since good imported tomatoes, which are packed when they are […]
Uncooked Tomato Sauce

The height of summer, when tomatoes are their ripest, is the time to make this simple sauce, called salsa crudaiola in Italy. Serve it on pasta, toasted bread, grilled eggplant or mushrooms, hard-cooked eggs—the possibilities are endless. Uncooked Tomato Sauce, also known as “salsa cruda” or “raw tomato sauce,” is a vibrant and refreshing sauce […]
Roasted Tomato Sauce

When summer comes and fresh tomatoes are at their best, I’m captivated by all the different kinds I find at my local farmers’ market. I can’t resist trying all of the heirloom varieties, from chocolate brown to striped green to sunny yellow. And I usually buy way too many: pear shape, round, big, and small. […]
Fresh Tomato Butter Sauce

Sweet fresh tomatoes, cooked with a carrot and an onion in butter, become the perfect all-purpose sauce to serve on pasta, polenta, pizza, eggs, or vegetables. Though I don’t bother with a lot of kitchen gadgets, I do recommend investing in a food mill. Sure, a blender or food processor can puree a sauce, but […]
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

This lusciously rich sauce is my first choice for Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi, but it is also good on just about any type of fresh pasta. Gorgonzola Cream Sauce is a rich and velvety sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Made with creamy Gorgonzola dolce cheese, this sauce has a tangy […]
Creamy Healthified Vodka Sauce

SOY-FREE OPTION* OIL-FREE GLUTEN-FREE OPTION** This creamy, pink pasta sauce comes together quickly and feels like a decadent treat, but it’s really good for you. Indulge in the velvety and satisfying flavors of Creamy Healthified Vodka Sauce, a delightful twist on the classic Italian sauce. This recipe takes traditional vodka sauce and gives it a […]
Eggplant White Bean Pasta Sauce

SOY-FREE OPTION* GLUTEN-FREE OIL-FREE OPTION** You make this hearty pasta sauce in the oven. No stirring is needed, so it cooks while you do other chores around the house. It freezes great. YIELD: 10 cups (2.5 kg) TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL COOKING TIME: 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 can (28 ounces, or […]