7 Homemade Pasta Sauces for Any Occasion

Creamy tomato sauce with vodka and Parmesan. Perfect for penne.

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Sauce with guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and red pepper flakes. Best with bucatini.

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Light sauce with fresh spring vegetables, olive oil, and garlic. Ideal for farfalle or spaghetti.

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Simple sauce with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Perfect for spaghetti.

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Creamy sauce with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Great for tonnarelli or spaghetti.

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Fresh tomato sauce with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Versatile for any pasta shape.

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Slow-cooked sauce with onions and beef. Traditionally served with ziti.

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7 Homemade Pasta Sauces for Any Occasion

pasta

Creamy tomato sauce with vodka and Parmesan. Perfect for penne.

Vodka Sauce

Sauce with guanciale, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and red pepper flakes. Best with bucatini.

Amatriciana

Light sauce with fresh spring vegetables, olive oil, and garlic. Ideal for farfalle or spaghetti.

Primavera

Simple sauce with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Perfect for spaghetti.

Aglio e Olio

Creamy sauce with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Great for tonnarelli or spaghetti.

Cacio e Pepe

Fresh tomato sauce with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Versatile for any pasta shape.

Pomodoro

Slow-cooked sauce with onions and beef. Traditionally served with ziti.

Genovese