Red Sauce – 10 Ways  #RecipeCollection

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When it comes to red sauce everyone has their own favorite. Whether it is a homemade version or a popular jarred version, you can use it in so many more ways than just a pouring it over some spaghetti noodles. I, personally, like to make several jars of sauce each summer using fresh tomatoes, onions, basil and garlic from the garden. But this is not an Ina Garner thing – you can use your favorite variety of red sauce, prepared the way you want it for any of these recipes. In an effort to help you try lots of different recipes, I have put together a collection of recipes using Red Sauce – 10 Ways for you to check out.

A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these Red Sauce Recipes:

1. 13×9 Baking Dish – using a glass baking dish for the casseroles in the collection is ideal. You get the perfect size vessel to be spred out enough to bake evenly and cook through.
2. Everyday Pan with a Lid – you will need a 12-14inch pan to make the one pan recipes on this list.
3. 4oz Ramekins – a few of these recipes use the red sauce for a “dip” and these small cups are perfect for serving up enough sauce to dip into.

And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Red Sauce Recipes from the blog!

Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells – Pasta is a perfect place to start when making weeknight dinners. You can add in some sauce, protein, and cheese for a delightful hearty meal. These Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells are an excellent way to get spinach into your families diet. This dish is also so beautiful when you prep it in concentric circles in the large round pan.

Pizzadilla Supreme – I can be indecisive sometimes – do I want pizza…do I want quesadillas? How about both of them made into one amazing meal. My favorite type of pizza is red sauce with Italian sausage crumbles, pepperoni, bell pepper and red onion – so that is exactly what I put in these Pizzadillas Supreme. Along with this super easy homemade Marinara – perfect for dipping.

Baked Ravioli – Some times you want the big yummy flavors of a Sunday Supper on a weeknight but you just don’t have the time. That’s when what I like to call “semi-homemade” dinners come into play. By using a few short cuts, you can make this Baked Ravioli, with all the layered flavors of a fancy lasagna in a fraction of the time.

Baked Meatball Subs – I love a good sandwich for dinner. Hot sandwiches are easy to eat and make too. These Baked Meatballs Subs give you all the joys of a good deli sandwich right from your home kitchen. By using three types of cheese you get a little extra pizzazz for very little effort. I’ve included my recipes for meatballs and red sauce – which you could use in lots of different recipes too.

Sausage Stuffed Manicotti – While this dish may look like it takes a long while to get put together, it really is simple. You make the sauce right in the baking dish and let it cook along with the pasta. And once you have it all in the dish, you let the oven do all the work. This cheesy sauce pasta bake is going to make you feel like you cooked all day with minimal effort. Sausage Stuffed Manicotti is going to be a regular in my monthly rotation, and I am sure it will be in yours too!

Stuffed Crust Pizza– Pizza Night is one of my family’s favorite dinner events. We have one most weeks, and not just on Friday. Once I learned how easy it could be to make pizza dough from scratch, I never turned back. Homemade pizza is one of my “always on hand” dishes because all you really need is flour, yeast, tomato puree, and cheese. The seasonings are all things that should be in your pantry all the time. Every so often, I like to add that something extra and make a Stuffed Crust pizza as a special meal, and it’s easier than you think