She knows a half-dozen versions of Turkey Leftover Surprise, but does she want to eat it? Give her palate a break with ingredients for a gourmet pasta meal, all packed neatly in a colander “basket.”

Thank You

1. Colander, $8
Pack all the pieces in a stainless-steel colander. (She can always do with a new one, especially at this price.) Her linguine will thank you.
To Buy: Metro 5-quart Stainless Steel Colander, www.kmart.com.

2. Olive Oil, $15
True gourmands will appreciate the delicate flavor of cold-pressed oil. This one is from Spain, and the bottle is pretty enough to bring to the table.
To Buy: Nuñez De Prado Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, www.wholefoods.com for store locations.

3. Pasta, $5
Slightly thicker than spaghetti, these rustic bucatini have a toothy texture and homemade flavor.
To Buy: Rustichella d’Abruzzo Bucatini, www.manicaretti.com for store locations.

4. Pasta Sauce, $13
Not your average store-bought marinara: This rich, flavorful sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and capers is almost as good as her own — but without all that simmering time.
To Buy: Bella Cucina Artful Food Farmhouse Sugo Sun-Dried Tomato & Caper Pasta Sauce, www.bellacucinaartfulfood.com.

5. Parmesan, About $4 for Four Ounces
A hearty chunk of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano adds authenticity to a pasta meal. Aged cheese like this can be kept at room temperature for a few days, so she won’t even have to find a spot in the refrigerator.
To Buy: At grocery stores.

Thank You Very Much

6. Cookbook, $25
Spaghetti with meat sauce? Again? This cookbook offers inventive options, such as Tagliolini with Green Apple Pesto and Speck.
To Buy: 100 Ways to Be Pasta, by Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene with Carolynn Carreño (Knopf), www.amazon.com.

7. Dish Towels, $10
These versatile cotton towels don’t leave fuzz behind.
To Buy: Set of six Flour Sack Kitchen Towels, www.bedbathandbeyond.com.

Thanks a Million

8. Cooking-Class Gift Certificate
She’s always looking for new tricks to add to her repertoire. With a little luck, maybe she’ll test them out on you.
To Buy: www.williams-sonoma.com.