There may be many ways to make marinara sauce, but Ina Garten's five-star recipe relies on red wine and garlic for a full-bodied flavor. The sauce is a bit chunky thanks to chopped onions and crushed tomatoes.

We can't stress enough the simplicity of Ree Drummond's recipe. Simply warm butter and cream, then season with salt and pepper before adding Parmesan and stirring until melted.

Giada De Laurentiis' meaty pasta sauce is made all in one pot. Be sure to break up any large clumps when sauteing to fully incorporate the meat with the tomatoes, basil and parsley.

Tyler Florence caramelizes the surface of butternut squash cubes just enough so they're golden, then he purees the sauce in a blender. This sauce pairs well with gnocchi plus chopped chestnuts, sage and shallots for garnish.