3,456 tomato suace recipes

Classic stuffed bell peppers filled with ground round, rice, stewed tomatoes, and sharp cheddar. The retro American comfort dinner that fed a generation of weeknight families.

Rum Tum Tiddy: a retro cheesy tomato-cheddar Welsh rarebit variation with onion, green pepper, and a splash of sherry, spooned over toast. Vintage American comfort food.

I've been making Headquarters Chili since before leaving Philly for Vegas in 1991. I use turkey meat, sometimes over rice, sometimes as Sloppy Joes, sometimes as a Tamale Pie. Traditionally I make it for Presidents' Day, but this year I'm doing it for Super Bowl Sunday. It keeps me off the Vegas Strip that replaces our lost Las Vegas Zoo.

Rabbit jambalaya with the Cajun holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, bay, garlic, white and red pepper. Slow-browned for that smoky-brown jambalaya color.

Speedy Swiss steak with round steak tenderized, floured, browned, and simmered in tomato sauce with celery and garlic in just one hour. A quicker version of the classic comfort food braise.

Olive Garden-style pasta fagioli with great northern beans, stewed tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, and spiral pasta. A one-pot Italian soup that simmers in a Dutch oven.

Quick Spanish-style scrambled eggs with canned tomatoes, onion, hot sauce, and grated cheese served over crackers. A spicy, Cajun-inspired egg dish ready in 15 minutes.

California chicken casserole with sauteed chicken breast layered with avocado, fresh tomato, white sauce, and Monterey Jack cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.

Thai-style stir-fried spinach with sliced beef, fish sauce umami, and fresh tomato wedges. Quick wok cooking keeps greens vibrant and meat tender for weeknight Asian dinners.

Tomatensalat is a classic German tomato salad: ripe tomatoes marinated in a tangy vinegar and herb dressing with basil, thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire. Chilled for an hour, then served over crisp lettuce. Pairs with schnitzel or bratwurst.

Sun-dried tomato dressing with anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil blended into a thick, savory vinaigrette. Bold umami flavor in every drizzle.

German-style tomato salad with a tangy vinegar, oil, and Worcestershire dressing seasoned with basil and thyme. Chilled and served on lettuce leaves.

Grilled soft-shell crab sandwiches: whole crabs grilled hot for two and a half minutes per side, piled onto rolls with green chile aioli, mixed greens, and sliced tomato.

Pork spiedis from upstate New York: cubed pork tenderloin marinated overnight in tomato juice, garlic, onion, and herbs, then grilled and served wrapped in Italian bread.

Pork chop spaghetti with shoulder chops braised in tomato sauce and spaghetti seasoning, served over pasta with Parmesan and melted mozzarella on top.

Southern-style smothered okra and eggplant slow-cooked with tomatoes, bell pepper, and apple juice until meltingly tender. No oil needed in this hearty, no-fat vegetable dish.