Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint)

An herbal sauce made with mint and parsley, flavored with garlic and citrus juice.

Marinara Sauce Recipe | Sauced

When working on this marinara recipe, I realized I had probably never made marinara the same way twice. I've done versions that are no more than tomatoes, garlic, and onion; others have me scouring the cupboards for every ingredient I can possibly find to throw in and see what cooks up. The tomatoes stay dominant in this one but other flavors—small amounts of carrot, celery, as well as the ubiquitous onion and garlic—add nice undertones.

Pressure Cooker Tomato Sauce

The pressure cooker gives you a red sauce with all-day flavor on a weeknight schedule.

Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce From 'The Kitchn Cookbook'

This pizza sauce from The Kitchn Cookbook: Recipes, Kitchens & Tips to Inspire Your Cooking, by Sara Kate Gillingham and Faith Durand, gets an interesting lift from lemon zest.

Yogurt Mint Sauce

Lamb is nearly impossible to resist when dressed with a sauce made from fresh mint, cool yogurt, garlic and spices.

Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onion

Hazan's Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onion is luxurious and light with a pure tomato flavor. This is the kind of sauce that you'll want to eat with a spoon.

The Best Fresh Tomato Sauce

The best tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes is actually three different sauces in one, blended to make a perfect, harmonious whole.

The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce

Great tomato sauce starts with great ingredients, simply cooked low and slow until complex and rich.

Tomato, Apricot, and Feta Salad With Mint

It's tough to improve on a classic Caprese salad, but it's pretty darn easy to make a nice lateral transition to something that's not quite as classic yet equally tasty. Here, I've combined tomatoes with sweet apricots, briny feta cheese, and mint for a take that's just as refreshing as a Caprese, but with a completely different personality.

Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes and XO Sauce

Further proof that all you need to elevate a quick weeknight dinner is the right condiment.