You could serve polenta as a side, but I like to show it off and serve it as a main dish (a boon for those who now eschew pasta).
Vegetable-based sauces are not only nutritious but add an extra kick of flavour to your simple dishes.
UK's local police was in for a surprise when red spillage at a car crash turned out to be mushed up tomatoes.
If you love pasta, explore the world of pasta sauces that go way beyond marinara, alfredo and pesto.