Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Spicy Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce

1 review

My garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I've been thinking of ways that those ingredients were used in the old country. A heart gravy (what it's called in Sicily) for pasta is just the ticket. You can add meat or sprinkle it with Parmesan if you'd like, but it is good on its own. It also freezes well. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Garden Vegetable Tomato Sauce

3 reviews

I make this vegetable tomato sauce regularly and store containers of it in my freezer. It's a tasty substitute for...


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The Best Marinara Sauce

1 review

I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...


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Pressure-Cooker Clam Sauce

I serve this bright and fresh clam sauce often, usually with pasta. But it's also delectable as a hot dip...


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Pressure-Cooker Spicy Pork and Squash Ragu

1 review

This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler fall weather—so satisfying after a day spent outdoors. —Monica Osterhaus,...

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Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle

12 reviews

An irresistible sauce gives the beef in this short rib ragu another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such...


Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu

This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors....

Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken

88 reviews

This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company....


Two-Meat Spaghetti Sauce

2 reviews

“I can put this hearty dish together, make a salad and have supper on the table in 30 minutes flat....


Three-Meat Spaghetti Sauce

7 reviews

“I simmer this hearty sauce in large batches, freeze it and use it for spaghetti, lasagna, mostaccioli and pizza,” writes...


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Family-Favorite Pasta Sauce

28 reviews

This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. It’s the recipe I use for spaghetti, lasagna...

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Thick ‘n’ Hearty Pasta Sauce

No one can believe this starts with prepared spaghetti sauce. Ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and onion easily add a homey,...


Meaty Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

5 reviews

Marinated artichokes, celery and green pepper are wonderful additions to this hearty spaghetti sauce. Don’t be afraid of leftovers—this tangy...


Basic Tomato Sauce

12 reviews

This basic tomato sauce satisfies my pasta-loving husband much more than any store-bought kind. For a change of pace, I...


Spaghetti Meatball Supper

3 reviews

It was such a joy to come home and find my mom making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. This recipe...


Chunky Chicken Cacciatore

4 reviews

This healthy pasta recipe is so versatile! Look in your fridge for anything else you want to throw in,...

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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

10 reviews

When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture...


Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs

19 reviews

Sharon Crider sends this hearty spaghetti dinner from Junction City, Kansas. "It's one of my family's favorite recipes," she writes....


Mexican Spaghetti Sauce

3 reviews

This thick chili-like sauce from Sandi Leonard of Peculiar, Missouri gives spaghetti a southwestern zip.


Spinach-Basil Pesto

3 reviews

Toss this rich, garlicky pesto with pasta or use as a spread. It also freezes well for fresh flavor over...


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Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce and Tomato

3 reviews

I have reduced grains and other starches in my diet due to health reasons, so I was looking for filling,...


Slow-Simmering Pasta Sauce

11 reviews

Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe....


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Turkey Spaghetti Sauce

This is rich, homey and flavorful, but lower in sodium than jarred meat sauce. Jennifer Kolb — Overland Park, Kansas


Spicy Sausage Meatball Sauce

1 review

I threw together spicy sausage and three of our favorite veggies for this incredible sauce that makes our mouths water...


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Pasta with Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce

6 reviews

This creamy pasta dish is the result of combining two different recipes. I often turn it into a main dish...

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Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

18 reviews

Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...


Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

13 reviews

My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves...


Chicken with Garlic-Tomato Sauce

3 reviews

My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way this chicken in...


Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

2 reviews

True, a jarred sauce offers wonderful convenience. But a homemade version absolutely can’t be beat! Try this versatile sauce over...


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Slow-Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs

32 reviews

I’ve been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No....


Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

3 reviews

Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...