A spoon of chunky tomato sauce held over a full saucepan. - New Africa/Shutterstock There are few food products more reliable than tomato sauce. Jarred and canned tomato sauce are easily ...

This summery, fresh tomato ... of a wooden spoon, crush half of the tomatoes, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture forms a chunky sauce.

but that jar of unused tomato sauce should not be allowed to warm up after it has been refrigerated. Instead, take out the ...

A hint of smoke can make any homemade or store-bought spaghetti sauce more delicious, and achieving this effect starts with a simple, staple ingredient.