Possible Clues:

• Italian word with a grave accent that becomes a brand name with an acute accent
• Big name in pasta sauces
• Simmering product
• Lasagna sauce choice
• Italian sauce with meat and tomatoes
• Graduate left date to cook pasta sauce.
• Grocery brand with an accent in its name
• Meaty sauce
• Hearty meat and tomato sauce
• Mama's Special Garden Sauce maker