Don't have a food processor or blender? Don't let that stop you from making tomato sauce! This time-tested method requires the bare minimum of tools.

Tomato sauce in pot with whole tomatoes and basil nearby - Tanya Sid/Shutterstock "I have used a box grater to shred tomatoes for sauce before," Harding said. The idea behind this method is similar to ...

Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich reveals the canned tomato she trusts most when making Italian dishes, providing a better balance of sweetness and acidity.

This rich sauce blends sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cayenne, and store-bought mayonnaise for a quick, easy dip or spread that goes great with everything from sandwiches and french fries to grilled ...