A fan favorite of even the pickiest of eaters, this tried and true recipe is also incredibly versatile, easily built-on to create a whole meal.

Sunday sauce for Sunday supper. My husband’s family marinara recipe was passed down by his late father, who instilled in Bobby a love of cooking that endures to this day. Whether you call it red sauce, marinara, or gravy, this recipe will fill your house with delicious smells and some love as it simmers on the back burner all day.

A seemingly daunting preparation, this meal comes together quickly and delivers a spicy-sweet weekday delight. Make sure that you prep and, after cooking it once or twice, you’ll get this recipe down to thirty minutes or less.

A dip so good it needs no other name