Arrabbiata

Prepare yourself — chili peppers give this sauce some heat.
RS Pick: Bella Cucina Sugo all’Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce, $19 for a 23-ounce jar, www.bellacucina.com.

Puttanesca

The ingredients in this assertive southern Italian sauce vary but usually include some combination of capers, olives, and anchovies.
RS Pick: Scarpetta Puttanesca, $7 for a 20-ounce container, www.saucesnlove.com for stores.

Vodka

The addition of vodka and cream makes for a velvety sauce.
RS Pick: Scarpetta Tuscan Vodka Sauce, $7 for a 20-ounce container, www.saucesnlove.com for stores.